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The ACLU's election safeguarding program
The ACLU's election safeguarding programState lawmakers are trying to interfere in the 2026 midterm elections. The ACLU has a plan to keep power in the hands of voters.
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Agents of Chaos and Cruelty
Agents of Chaos and CrueltyA new ACLU report illustrates how the many headline-making abuses committed by ICE are the tip of an iceberg.
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Fight ALPR Cameras
Fight ALPR CamerasJoin the growing number of community members rejecting Flock Safety these creepy cameras.
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Stop ICE's Killings
Stop ICE's KillingsJoin us in demanding accountability and an end to ICE's fatal, lawless operations.
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Our Work
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
Issues
Learn about what's happening across the most pressing civil liberties issues of our time, and what you can do.
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights
Everyone has basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. But we’re all too aware that there can be significant daylight between what the law requires and what happens in practice.
Knowing and exercising your rights is more important in times like these, when rights are under attack. When you know your rights, you can advocate for those rights — and help protect and defend the rights of those around you. If you find yourself in a situation where your constitutionally protected rights are being disregarded or violated, knowing your rights can help you understand what’s happening and take mental notes that you can use to help a lawyer challenge those violations later on. It’s important not only to know your rights but to also know your risks — and to prioritize your safety.
Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.
News and Commentary
Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom
Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive FreedomHeather St. Amand is a mother, an organizer with the ACLU of Virginia, and an advocate for reproductive freedom. Having access to abortion saved her life and put her on the path to fight for reproductive rights.
Federal Funding Should Support Communities, Not Political Agendas
Federal Funding Should Support Communities, Not Political AgendasCongressional investments should reach the communities they were intended to serve.
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.A new ACLU report reveals the scale of civil rights violations committed by ICE and the police forces it has deputized — from racial profiling to school lockdowns.
