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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"
Don't Give DHS More Power to Spy on Us
Tell your Senators to reject CORCA and stop this latest attempt at mass surveillance.
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Our Work
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union 鈥� 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鈥檙e 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 鈥� 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鈥檚 happening and take mental notes that you can use to help a lawyer challenge those violations later on. It鈥檚 important not only to know your rights but to also know your risks 鈥� 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
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties ThreatIn response to Flock鈥檚 announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short.
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat RolesVeterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.One woman violently forced into assisting a murder seeks clemency in Michigan. Author and journalist Justine van der Leun calls for states to enact laws protecting criminalized survivors.
