Who does the ACLU advocate for?

For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.

Is the ACLU an advocacy organization?

The ACLU National Advocacy Institute’s College and Community Program will prepare college-aged students (ages 18-24) for lifelong engagement in grassroots organizing, policy development, and legal advocacy.

What is the ACLU for kids?

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a group of two non-profit organizations that fight for what they believe are important civil liberties issues. The ACLU also tries to change laws by teaching people about issues and by lobbying the government about what it believes.

What are civil liberties advocates?

Civil Liberties Groups. Aggressively defends equal rights under the law and our constitutionally guaranteed civil liberties including challenging government surveillance, opposing voter suppression laws, championing reproductive justice and marriage equality.

How does the ACLU advocate?

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 enforcement.

What does ACLU fight for?

The ACLU fights to protect civil liberties and rights for all Americans in courts across the country.

What are the 5 civil liberties?

There’s a clause about religious freedom, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom to assemble, and freedom to petition the government. These five liberties are seen as essential components of a free society.

What does the ACLU fight for?

The ACLU is our nation’s guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the rights and liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States guarantee.

What is a civil liberties violation?

Civil liberties are rights guaranteed by the Constitution (primarily from the First Amendment). A violation of civil rights affords the injured party a right to legal action against the violator. For example, the freedom of religion is recognized as both a civil right and civil liberty.

How do I stop recurring donations to ACLU?

To cancel your monthly donation, call (212) 549-2543 or send an email to [email protected] with your member ID (if you know it), your full name, and mailing address. If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or (415) 621-2493.

Who is the ACLU funded by?

In the year ending March 31, 2014, the ACLU and the ACLU Foundation had a combined income from support and revenue of $100.4 million, originating from grants (50.0%), membership donations (25.4%), donated legal services (7.6%), bequests (16.2%), and revenue (0.9%).

What are the benefits of being a member of ACLU?

The ACLU protects every person’s private decisions about what to believe and say, if and how to worship, who to love, and when and whether or not to have children. We take on politicians and government officials who ignore the Constitution and put liberty at risk.