From Harvard Law to Corporate Political Prisoner with Steven Donziger

Human rights lawyer Steven Donziger led the historic fight that held Chevron accountable for devastating pollution in the Amazon. For his work, he endured years of house arrest and imprisonment, making him a symbol of corporate retaliation against activists. In this Sunday platform, Donziger shares his story and what it means for justice, climate action, and democracy.

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Steven Donziger is a human rights lawyer and activist best known for leading the landmark environmental case against Chevron on behalf of Indigenous and farmer communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon. After securing a historic multibillion-dollar judgment for widespread oil pollution, he faced aggressive retaliation, including years of house arrest and imprisonment, drawing international attention and support from Nobel laureates and human rights groups. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Donziger continues to advocate for climate justice, corporate accountability, and the protection of frontline communities worldwide.

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