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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1920 "to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States".[6][7][8] The ACLU works through litigation and lobbying, and has over 1,800,000 members as of July 2018, with an annual budget of over $300 million. Affiliates of the ACLU are active in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The ACLU provides legal assistance in cases where it considers civil liberties to be at risk. Legal support from the ACLU can take the form of direct legal representation or preparation of amicus curiae briefs expressing legal arguments when another law firm is already providing representation. Source
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Search ArticlesNIH Censors Crucial Research in Alzheimer's, Kidney Disease, and More, Researchers Share
Ann D. Cohen, PhD, was three years into a study on Alzheimer's disease risk factors when a government agency abruptly terminated her grant. As associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh and co-director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Cohen was researching the risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease across racial and socioeconomic groups.
Meet the Hosts: ACLU Launches New Podcast 'Let the Record Show'
As a journalist and educator, Shereen Marisol Meraji spends a lot of time thinking about how to help people understand complicated things — without the jargon. The same applies when talking about constitutional law. “Legalese” is another language altogether, but it shouldn’t deter people from understanding the court’s decisions throughout history. About a thousand miles away from her is Matthew Beat, a former history teacher who spends much of his time on YouTube.
What Happens When the President Defies a Judge?
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Deaths in Detention: Mortality Rate for People Detained by ICE More Than Doubles Under Trump Administration
While detained at Stewart Detention Center in Georgia, Prisciliano Trejo Ricano experienced severe symptoms, including coughing up blood and severe pain. After weeks struggling to access medical care, he was transferred to a nearby hospital. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) formally released him from custody when he was in a coma. He died from an aggressive form of leukemia less than two weeks later.
"Student Speech Under Attack: Suppression of Pro-Palestine Speech and Dissent on Campus"
Human Rights Free Speech WASHINGTON — Today, the American Civil Liberties Union and Amnesty International USA released a new report, "Student Speech Under Attack: Suppression of Pro-Palestine Speech and Dissent on Campus," analyzing how higher education institutions, the federal government, and policymakers censored and suppressed speech in support of Palestinian rights and critical of the Israeli government.
Let’s Make Your Voting Plan!
Voting Rights WASHINGTON – In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the U.S. Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would have significantly restricted mail voting and disenfranchised voters who rely on mail ballots. The preliminary injunction will remain in place through the Nov. 3 election.
Quiz Yourself: Can You Spot Voting Misinformation?
Voting Rights Are you prepared to cast your ballot? Make a voting plan with us ahead of Election Day! Let’s Make Your Voting Plan!. Explore News & Commentary.
ACLU Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
Reeling from the crushing results of the presidential election in 2016, I wrote Gloria Steinem a letter. I detailed my plans to attend law school to pursue gender justice work, and I included a small request. Although she coined so many legendary phrases, the simplicity of one has always resonated with me: “The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” I asked her to write that pivotal quote down so I could have her words tattooed in her handwriting.
ACLU Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil Liberties
In our series, the ACLU has teamed up with artists, authors, Hachette Book Group, and content creators to share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and our Constitution, and increase engagement in creating a more perfect union.