Nonprofit civil liberties organization that defends constitutional rights through litigation, legislation, and community advocacy across all 50 US states.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1920 that defends and expands civil liberties guaranteed by the US Constitution for all people in the country. With over 500,000 members and supporters, it handles nearly 6,000 court cases annually from offices in almost every state. Key focus areas include immigrants' rights, trans justice, reproductive freedom, voting rights, and racial justice. The ACLU publishes Know Your Rights resources and organizes civic engagement campaigns. ACLU is a product of ACLU.