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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Call Your Representative: Stop Speaker Ryan's Anti-immigrant Bill

Speaker Ryan's bill will continue separating families. Make the call and tell your representative to vote NO.

Rescind the Muslim Ban Immediately

Tell Congress to step in and stop Trump's Muslim ban immediately.

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We have to vote like our rights depend on it this November. Become an ACLU Voter today.

Make Your Comment: Stop Sinclair's Stranglehold on Media

Sinclair's politically-biased broadcasts could soon be your only option for local news.

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