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We are the nation’s leading civil liberties advocate in the Supreme Court. With over 200 staff attorneys and an extensive network of cooperating attorneys, we handle thousands of cases each year on behalf of clients whose rights have been violated.
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Empowering communities across the U.S.
We protect your freedom through a nationwide network of staffed offices in every state, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
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Our legislative advocates are a constant presence in federal and state governments, working with policy makers to ensure the necessary laws exist to protect our civil rights.
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