input: [1] Support free speech, privacy, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, freedom from persecution [2] States may desire to censor speech and commerce, and prevent political organizing in cyberspace; states may desire to pursue surveillance in cyberspace; private parties may seek to pursue “commercial surveillance” in the form of behavior tracking and target marketing. Defamation, libel, and intellectual property claims may challenge free speech and press rights. [3] Lawyers may take action to preserve rights already available under the law, as well as work to advocate new laws that provide stronger protections. In addition, lawyers may are argue the case for rights “in the court of public opinion” in order to build public support. In cases where the local legal situation does not protect rights, lawyers may also appeal to international organizations for assistance. A clear understanding of the nature of these civil liberties by the public and the entrepreneurs who rely upon these civil liberties may emerge and become important to pre-empting disputes before they escalate in a costly manner. [0] 
output: Civil Liberties