To defend the Constitution and keep America safe and free, the ACLU needs the support of every American who cares about protecting our precious civil liberties.

You can help defend the traditional American values enshrined in the Bill of Rights by supporting the work of the American Civil Liberties Union through any of the following programs.

JOIN THE ACLU!

The ACLU depends largely on the generosity of its members and committed institutions like foundations and corporations for its annual budget. Neither the ACLU nor its state affiliates accept government funding.

Become one of over 550,000 individuals who are proud card-carrying members of the ACLU.

If you have any questions about ACLU membership, please contact us via E-mail or by phone at (212) 549-2585.

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ACLU Action Network members are on the front lines of the struggle to protect our civil liberties. Sign up for the Action Network, and we'll send (via email) regular action alerts that will keep you up to date on the issues, and give you the tools to fight back against civil liberties threats.

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Other Ways to Give

Guardians of Liberty

Many ACLU members, recognizing the strength of the attack by anti-civil libertarian forces, have become Guardians of Liberty by making monthly gifts to the ACLU to help sustain our work. These monthly gifts are invaluable as the ACLU struggles to meet the costs of increased litigation, expanded grassroots mobilization, and alerting all Americans to the growing threats to our freedom posed by anti-liberties extremists in the Administration and across the country.

As a Guardian of Liberty, you will help make sure that no challenge to any of our rights goes unanswered. Your pledge --made in small, affordable installments -- means you can easily give more to support vital ACLU programs throughout the year. It also means your membership will automatically renew!

If you're interested in becoming a Guardian of Liberty, please contact us via E-mail or by phone at (212) 549-2585.

Support the ACLU Foundation:

Defending First Amendment freedoms, equality, privacy rights and fundamental fairness requires constant vigilance and support. Each year, individuals and institutions -- including foundations, unions and corporations -- demonstrate their commitment to those shared constitutional values through steady gifts and grants to the ACLU Foundation. Many ACLU members also give generously beyond their annual dues, through tax-deductible gifts to the ACLU Foundation's litigation and public education programs, as well as through special gifts that support the ACLU's lobbying efforts. This support is indispensable in ensuring that the ACLU's core programs and special projects are fully equipped.

To make a tax-deductible gift to the ACLU Foundation or to learn more click here.