A person that protects citizens against governmental abuses is known as a:

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A corrections ombudsman is a person who serves as an advocate for the rights of citizens in the criminal justice system, and who works to ensure that their rights are protected against abuses by the government. A lawyer may also work to protect citizens' rights, but may not specifically focus on abuses by the government in the criminal justice system. Corrections officers and wardens are typically employed by the government and may be responsible for enforcing policies that could potentially violate citizens' rights, so they would not be considered protectors against governmental abuses.

A Person That Protects Citizens Against Governmental Abuses Is Known