The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nationwide nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to defending and preserving the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Founded in 1920, it engages in litigation, advocacy, and public education to protect civil rights and civil liberties for all people in the United States.
Civil rights and civil liberties including freedom of speech and religion, voting rights, criminal justice reform, privacy and surveillance, immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, racial justice, and equal protection under the law
Primarily funded through individual donations, foundation grants, membership dues, and charitable contributions
ACLU Foundation, state-level ACLU affiliates across the United States, National ACLU Board of Directors
Non-profit organization
