What We Do

Defending our rights in the courts

Defending our rights in the courts

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.

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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Influencing public policy with a powerful voice

Influencing public policy with a powerful voice

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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Real criminal justice reform now

Add your name, and demand that the Senate Judiciary Committee support the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act.

Don't dismantle online privacy

Call your member of Congress today to keep net neutrality intact.

Release Rosa Maria Hernandez

Call the Office of Refugee Resettlement today and demand they release Rosa Maria Hernandez back to her family immediately.

Let women wrestle

Join us in telling the NCWA to update its antiquated, gendered rules.

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