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The California Civil Defense Institute helps Californians fight government abuse, expose corruption, and hold government agencies accountable through public records, social media, lawsuits, and policy. Your support helps make that work possible. We focus on practical fights that affect everyday Californians and can create broad, lasting change across the state. California Civil Defense Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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