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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, …
Know Your Rights | Voting Rights - ACLU
In many states, you can give a sworn statement to the poll worker that you satisfy the qualifications to vote in your state, and then proceed to cast a ballot. Report intimidation to the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE or 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (en Español). Report intimidation to your local election officials.
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Abortion care, trans people's right to live freely, people's right to vote – our freedoms are at stake and we need you with us. Donate today and fuel our fight in courts, statehouses, and nationwide. Your contribution to the ACLU will ensure we have the resources to protect people's rights and defend our democracy. Thanks for your support!
Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union
HRP is part of a reemerging movement of U.S.-based organizations that use the international human rights framework in domestic rights advocacy. To this end, HRP conducts human rights research, documentation, and public education, and it engages in advocacy and litigation before U.S. courts and international bodies, including the United Nations ...
Voting Rights - American Civil Liberties Union
Unnecessarily strict voter identification laws are a part of an ongoing strategy to roll back decades of progress on voting rights. Seven states have strict photo ID laws, under which voters must present one of a limited set of forms of government-issued photo ID in order to cast a regular ballot. The fact is that nearly 29 million voting-age ...
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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 ...
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Nov 7, 2024. Donald Trump Will Return to the White House in January. The ACLU is Ready. Nov 5, 2024.
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 ...