Coalition for Civil Freedoms

08/12/2026

Today, the sky gives us a powerful reminder: darkness can block the light, but it cannot make the light disappear.

For those imprisoned for their beliefs, their words, their journalism, their activism or their refusal to stay silent, we have not forgotten you.

Walls can restrict a person’s movement. They cannot imprison an idea. They cannot erase truth. And they cannot stop people outside those walls from continuing to speak their names.

As the light returns, so does the reminder that even the darkest moments pass.

To our political prisoners: we see you. We remember you. We stand with you. You are not forgotten.

08/11/2026

Civil Freedoms is more than just talking about it. We actively help support those effected by the injustices carried out against those who are discriminated against.

08/07/2026

In 1969, 21 members of the New York Black Panther Party were arrested in predawn raids and charged with a combined 156 counts of conspiracy. After seven months, the jury acquitted every remaining defendant, on every count, in under two hours.

In 2026, the Prairieland defendants drew a combined five and a half centuries in federal prison. So what changed between 1969 and 2026?

Why National Security Presidential Memorandum-7 is so important.

07/31/2026

CCF’s PenPal Program connects volunteers with political prisoners who are isolated from family and community. For many prisoners, regular correspondence becomes an important source of
encouragement and connection. To become a penpal please contact [email protected]

07/23/2026

July’s winning poem, “Round-Trip” by Asia Siddiqui, is a raw and haunting reflection on suffering, endurance, faith, and the fragile will to keep moving forward. Her words confront the abyss without turning away and remind us that even a wounded heart continues to beat.

07/10/2026

Congratulations to Junes poetry contest winner! Asia, what a beautifully powerful poem. This poem moved a lot of the CCF staff and supporting families to tears.
We are so proud that we are able to spe

06/23/2026

The winner of Mays poetry contest.

06/11/2026

May poetry contest. Congratulations to our winner!

06/11/2026

Mays 2026 poetry contest was filled with beautiful entires but there could only be one winner.
Adam’s Dandach with Twilight mist. Congratulations!
Bring on this months contest! We cannot wait to see what entries this month brings.
Thank you to those who keep our loved ones hopes alive and full of spark!

05/30/2026

WAITING FOR A PENPAL
A number of our political prisoners are still hoping
for a penpal. These prisoners, mostly Muslims, have
been entrapped in unfair prosecutions based on
suspicion of their religious ideology and not on any
crime. They are far from friends and family, and
they have limited contact with the outside world.
If you would like to connect with one of them,
contact Jesse at
[email protected]