Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review

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About Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review

CR-CL publishes innovative legal scholarship on civil rights and civil liberties. Over the last 60 years, they have published some of the most provocative and influential legal scholarship in the field, pushing the boundaries of progressive legal discourse.

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HCR-CL will be accepting articles until September 1, 2026. This mandatory form is required for submission: https://forms.gle/o7Rk6qxSeWEUMVtT9

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