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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit organization that works to defend and expand constitutional rights and civil liberties in the United States. It pursues this mission through litigation, policy advocacy, public education, and grassroots campaigns, and operates through a national office and state affiliates.
The ACLU brings and supports court cases, files Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and publishes documents, produces reports and guidance (including "Know Your Rights" resources), tracks legislative activity (congressional scorecards), organizes public actions and petitions, and provides resources for affected individuals. Its work covers litigation, lobbying, public outreach, and coalition-building across a wide range of legal and civil-rights issues nationwide.
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Civil liberties advocacy and legal nonprofit Topics: Abortion / Reproductive Freedom, Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice, Transgender / LGBTQ Rights, Voting Rights, Free Speech / First Amendment, Privacy & Technology, Criminal Law Reform, Capital Punishment, Juvenile Justice, Prisoners' Rights, Disability Rights, HIV, Religious Liberty, Women's Rights, Human Rights, National Security, Smart Justice, FOIA / Public Records, Know Your Rights / Public Education, Campaigns & Grassroots Organizing, Court Cases & Litigation, Publications & Reports