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The ACLU has been at the center of nearly every major civil liberties battle in the U.S. for more than 100 years. This vital work depends on the support of ACLU members in all 50 states and beyond. We need you with us to keep fighting — donate today. Contributions to …
About the ACLU | American Civil Liberties Union
“So long as we have enough people in this country willing to fight for their rights, we’ll be called a democracy.” — ACLU founder Roger Baldwin When a roomful of civil liberties activists — led by Roger Baldwin, Crystal Eastman, and Albert DeSilver — formed the ACLU in 1920, the Supreme Court had yet to uphold a single free speech claim.
Know Your Rights - American Civil Liberties Union
Immigrants' Rights. Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, …
ACLU Annual Report 2020 | American Civil Liberties Union
Dec 9, 2020 · ACLU Annual Report 2020. Document Date: December 9, 2020. The ACLU's 2020 Annual Report provides highlights of the organization's litigation and advocacy work as it responded rapidly to the COVID-19 pandemic across civil liberties issues, demanded justice for Black lives in the wake of an epidemic of police violence, and fought tirelessly to ...
Racial Justice | American Civil Liberties Union
Racial Justice. The Racial Justice Program (RJP) fights to eradicate racial injustice in the U.S. and works to foster a society in which people of color and communities of color have full access to the rights and benefits of American society. Working with affected communities, RJP litigates, advocates, and educates to strike at the roots of ...
Voting Rights - American Civil Liberties Union
The fight for voting rights remains as critical as ever. Politicians across the country continue to engage in voter suppression, efforts that include additional obstacles to registration, and large-scale dilution of minority voters’ rights. Through litigation and advocacy, the ACLU is fighting back against attempts to curtail the vital right ...
Human Rights and Racial Justice - American Civil Liberties Union
Race has been inextricably woven into the fabric of the international human rights framework from the beginning. The ACLU works within this framework to advocate for racial equality and fight discrimination at all levels of government. It calls upon the United States to heed its obligations under international human rights treaties and address ...
Women's Rights | American Civil Liberties Union
Jan 18, 2019 · Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, the ACLU Women’s Rights Project pushes for change and systemic reform in institutions that perpetuate discrimination against women, focusing its work in the areas of employment, violence against women, and education. In the employment realm, laws and workplace policies that exclude women ...
Public Policy | American Civil Liberties Union
Policing Reform. There is a disconnect between law enforcement and the communities they serve, particularly in communities of color. The ACLU is spearheading efforts in Congress and the Administration to improve police practice by advocating for thorough training, carefully crafted policies, and appropriate allocation of resources to law ...
Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights - ACLU
Protesters’ Rights. The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets.