Spotlight
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.
How We're Mobilizing
The People v. Agents of Chaos and Cruelty
The People v. Agents of Chaos and CrueltyFederal law enforcement have abused and terrorized countless people. We must demand justice for their victims.
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Fight ALPR Cameras
Fight ALPR CamerasJoin the growing number of community members rejecting Flock Safety and these creepy cameras.
"Get the Flock Out"
Pathway to Citizenship Now
Pathway to Citizenship NowTell your lawmakers to sign the discharge petition for the Dream and Promise Act, keep families together, and protect our communities.
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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
Why an Appeals Court Blocked a Dangerous Censorship Law in Florida’s Universities
Why an Appeals Court Blocked a Dangerous Censorship Law in Florida’s UniversitiesThe ACLU filed a lawsuit in 2022 on behalf of professors forced to censor race and gender in their instruction.
One Year After President Trump Deployed National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C., Statehood is More Important Than Ever
One Year After President Trump Deployed National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C., Statehood is More Important Than EverHundreds of thousands of Washington residents oppose the Trump administration’s continued deployment of the National Guard. The only way to make sure this never happens again is to make D.C. a state
Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act
Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities ActSyringe Service Programs provide access to crucial health services to people with substance use disorders. The ACLU is fighting against bans that limit these lifesaving programs.
