LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate the Center for Constitutional Rights as Left Biased due to its explicit role as a progressive advocacy organization that consistently advances activist positions and challenges governmental and institutional power from a left-wing perspective. We also rate the site Mostly Factual because its content is grounded in verifiable litigation, court documents, and documented cases, but is presented through a one-sided advocacy framework rather than neutral or balanced reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.0)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.7)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Center for Constitutional Rights is a U.S.-based nonprofit legal advocacy organization founded in 1966 during the Civil Rights Movement. It was established by progressive attorneys to provide legal support for civil rights activists in the South and has since expanded its mission to include litigation, advocacy, and strategic communications on a wide range of domestic and international human rights issues. The organization focuses on constitutional law, international human rights law, and systemic challenges to government power, as outlined on its What We Do page.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Center for Constitutional Rights is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States. It is funded primarily through donations, grants, and foundation support. CCR publishes annual reports and financials detailing its funding sources and operations, and states that it operates independently of political parties and governments.
Analysis / Bias
The Center for Constitutional Rights functions as a progressive legal advocacy organization rather than a neutral news outlet. Its work centers on litigation and public advocacy related to issues such as racial injustice, abusive immigration practices, LGBTQI persecution, mass incarceration, and Palestinian solidarity. Press releases such as American Families Make Historic Trip to D.C. to Demand Justice for Loved Ones Killed by Israeli Violence frame events using strong advocacy language and moral judgments.
Opinion pieces and issue pages consistently criticize U.S. government policies, law enforcement agencies, and Israeli government actions, while rarely presenting opposing perspectives. Although CCR relies heavily on court filings, legal records, and documented cases, the overall presentation is explicitly activist and one-sided.
Failed Fact Checks
- No failed fact checks by IFCN-approved fact-checking organizations were identified within the last five years.
Overall, we rate the Center for Constitutional Rights as Left Biased due to its explicit role as a progressive advocacy organization that consistently advances activist positions and challenges governmental and institutional power from a left-wing perspective. We also rate the site Mostly Factual because its content is grounded in verifiable litigation, court documents, and documented cases, but is presented through a one-sided advocacy framework rather than neutral or balanced reporting. (D. Van Zandt 12/15/2025)
Source: https://ccrjustice.org/
Last Updated on December 15, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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