Civil Liberties

For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country. Whether it’s achieving full equality for LGBT people, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age of widespread government surveillance, ending mass incarceration, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.

The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism.

THE CENTER IS SPECIFICALLY DEDICATED TO THE IDEAL THAT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH ARE INALIENABLE, GOD GIVEN RIGHTS. THE CENTER'S PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE, PROMULGATE, CONCILIATE AND WHERE NECESSARY, LITIGATE, TO ENSURE THAT THOSE RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED UNDER THE LAW.

ACLJ IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE ONGOING VIABILITY OF FREEDOM AND LIBERTY IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. BY FOCUSING ON U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, EUROPEAN UNION LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS LAW, THE ACLJ IS DEDICATED TO THE CONCEPT THAT FREEDOM AND LIBERTY ARE UNIVERSAL, GOD-GIVEN AND INALIENABLE RIGHTS THAT MUST BE PROTECTED. THE ACLJ AND ITS WORLDWIDE AFFILIATES ENGAGE IN LITIGATION, PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES, RENDER ADVICE TO INDIVIDUALS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AS WELL AS COUNSEL CLIENTS ON GLOBAL FREEDOM AND LIBERTY ISSUES. THE ACLJ AND ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS ALSO SUPPORT TRAINING LAW STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD IN ORDER TO PROTECT RELIGIOUS LIBERTY AND SAFEGUARD HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIGNITY. AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE ACLJ DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ITS SERVICES AND IS DEPENDENT UPON GOD AND THE RESOURCES HE PROVIDES THROUGH THE TIME, TALENT, AND GIFTS OF PEOPLE WHO SHARE OUR CONCERNS AND DESIRE TO PROTECT OUR RELIGIOUS AND CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOMS.

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The mission of the Acton Institute is to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles.

TO PROTECT AND EXTEND CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TO TAKE ACTION TO FURTHER THOSE LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.

AS THE POLITICAL ADVOCACY ARM OF SAVE THE CHILDREN, SCAN IS BUILDING BIPARTISAN SUPPORT TO MAKE SURE EVERY CHILD HAS A STRONG START IN LIFE. SEE SCHEDULE O.WE ARE DOING THIS BY ADVOCATING FOR HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING, ENDING CHILD HUNGER IN THE U.S. AND EDUCATING AND PROTECTING KIDS AROUND THE WORLD.

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WE WORK TO SHIFT POWER TO COMMUNITY-LED MOVEMENTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE LED BY BLACK AND BROWN PEOPLE WHO ARE MOST AFFECTED BY THIS LEGAL SYSTEM, SO THEY CAN BUILD SUFFICIENT POWER TO CREATE STRUCTURAL CHANGE. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE SOUTHEASTERN LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. (SLF) IS AS A PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM AND POLICY CENTER.

THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE FOLLOWING CHARITABLE AND EDUCATION PURPOSES: - TO PROMOTE AND SERVE MINNESOTANS IN THEIR QUEST FOR CLEAN, HEALTHY AIR, FREE OF COMMERCIAL TOBACCO SMOKE; - TO OFFER SUPPORT TO NONSMOKERS AND NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS IN OTHER STATES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES; - TO PREVENT YOUNG PEOPLE FROM STARTING TO USE COMMERCIAL TOBACCO; - AND MORE GENERALLY, TO COMBAT THE HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM COMMERCIAL TOBACCO USE.

PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM PROVIDING REPRESENTATION ON ISSUES OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST.

EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, DEFEND, AND PROTECT THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES GUARANTEED BY THE UNITED STATES AND OKLAHOMA CONSTITUTIONS.

TO PROVIDE A FACILITY WHERE CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL AND/OR PHYSICAL ABUSE AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS CAN GO FOR EVALUATION AND COUNSELING.

PER NRA BYLAWS, TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE U.S. CONSTITUTION; TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW AND ORDER, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE; TO TRAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND CIVILIANS IN MARKSMANSHIP; TO PROMOTE SHOOTING SPORTS AND HUNTING.

NORTH BROOKLYN COALITION AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE SYSTEMIC RACISM, INSTITUTIONAL INJUSTICE AND CULTURAL BARRIERS THAT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT FACE BY CREATING A COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORT NETWORK, PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTREACH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM. NORTH BROOKLYN COALITION AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE PROVIDES FREE CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORT GROUPS AND THERAPY TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.

To educate the public regarding its proposal to implement a Nationwide Popular Vote Election of the President of the United States by providing objectively-determined information, data, analyses, and studies aimed at improving

Educate the public about whistleblower protections, particularly best practices, and international application of U.S. whistleblower laws.

THINK TANK FOCUSING ON FOREIGN POLICY, HUMAN RIGHTS,DEMOCRACY,AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN LATIN AMERICA.

FLORIDA IMPACT TO END HUNGER IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY BY ENDING HUNGER FOR ALL FLORIDIANS. WE MOBILIZE COMMUNITIES TO MAXIMIZE ACCESS TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS WITH A FOCUS ON FLORIDA'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.

ACLU FOUNDATION OF MA WAS ESTABLISHED TO DEFEND FREEDOMS GUARANTEED IN THE CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND LITIGATION.

SOCIAL CASE MANAGEMENT SUCH AS FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE, COUNSLEING AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO THOSE AFFECTED BY HIV AND EDUCATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE ABOUT HIV.

PUBLIC EDUCATION AROUND THE DEATH PENALTY

THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO UNITE PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF THEIR POLITICAL, CULTURAL, AND IDEOLOGICAL ORIENTATIONS IN THE COMMON CAUSE OF DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS AND PROMOTING LIBERAL DEMOCRACY GLOBALLY. THE MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT FREEDOM IS BOTH PROMOTED AND PROTECTED.

THE NATIONAL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COALITION JOINS FIRST AMENDMENT AND OPEN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN AN ALLIANCE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW

PRODUCTION AND MAILING OF PAMPHLETS TO EDUCATE PUBLIC ABOUT 1ST AMENDMENT RIGHTS.

Provide Training, Education, and Opportunities to collaborate to activists and organizations that align with the mission of our organization.

THE ACLU OF GEORGIA IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE CIVIL LIBERTIES ENSHRINED IN THE U.S. CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS. THROUGH LITIGATION, LOBBYING, AND COMMUNICATIONS, THE ACLU OF GEORGIA WORKS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE RIGHTS OF ALL CITIZENS OF GEORGIA WITHOUT POLITICAL PARTISANSHIP. FOREMOST AMONG THESE RIGHTS ARE FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND RELIGION, THE RIGHT TO EQUAL TREATMENT UNDER LAW, AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY.

THROUGH STRATEGIC LITIGATION, TRAINING, COMMUNICATION, ACTIVISM AND RESEARCH, THE INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE (IJ) ADVANCES A RULE OF LAW UNDER WHICH INDIVIDUALS CAN CONTROL THEIR DESTINIES AS FREE AND RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. IJ LITIGATES TO SECURE ECONOMIC LIBERTY, EDUCATIONAL CHOICE, PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS, FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND OTHER VITAL INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES, AND TO RESTORE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS ON THE POWER OF GOVERNMENT. IN ADDITION, IJ TRAINS LAW STUDENTS, LAWYERS AND POLICY ACTIVISTS IN THE TACTICS OF PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION. THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES, IJ CHALLENGES THE IDEOLOGY OF THE WELFARE STATE AND ILLUSTRATES AND EXTENDS THE BENEFITS OF FREEDOM TO THOSE WHOSE FULL ENJOYMENT OF LIBERTY IS DENIED BY GOVERNMENT.

TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND DEFEND THE SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF GUN OWNERS, INCLUDING PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING A GREATER UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF FIREARMS OWNERSHIP, AND CONDUCTING EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY RELATED TO SUCH RIGHTS.

IMPROVING THE LIVES OF DAY LABORERS IN THE UNITED STATES. NATIONAL DAY LABOR ORGANIZING NETWORK (NDLON) UNIFIES AND STRENGTHENS THE DAY LABORER COMMUNITY TO BE MORE STRATEGIC AND EFFECTIVE IN DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP, EDUCATING AND ORGANIZING MIGRANT WORKERS WHILE ADVANCING THEIR CIVIL, LABOR, AND HUMAN RIGHTS.

THE FIDELIS CENTER WAS ESTABLISHED TO EDUCATE AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF CITIZENS, SPECIFICALLY ON ISSUES RELATED TO LIFE, FAITH AND FAMILY. THE CENTER SEEKS TO FAITHFULLY PROMOTE CATHOLIC SOCIAL DOCTRINE IN AMERICAN CIVIC LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, LITIGATION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.

ACLU Foundation of MA was established to defend freedoms guaranteed in the constitution and bill of rights through public education and litigation.

EPIC'S MISSION IS TO SECURE THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO PRIVACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE FOR ALL PEOPLE THROUGH ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND LITIGATION.

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To protect and promote the principles inherent in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to ensure individual freedoms and equality through litigation and education and outreach.

TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE AMERCIAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF LOUISIANA THROUGH LITIGATION, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND LIMITED LOBBYING IN SUPPORT OF CIVIL LIBERTIES.

THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES GUARANTEED IN THE BILL OF RIGHTS AND THE CONSTITUTION.

THE MISSION OF THE ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA IS TO DEFEND AND PRESERVE, THROUGH LITIGATION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS GUARANTEED TO ALL BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND ARIZONA.

DEFEND, PRESERVE AND ADVANCE CIVIL LIBERTIES.

THE ACLU OF ALABAMA FOUNDATION BATTLES TO PROTECT AND EXPAND THE CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALABAMIANS.

TURN ON THE NEXT GENERATION TO THE VALUES OF PERSONAL LIBERTY AND PEACEFUL COOPERATION BY MAKING CORE PRINCIPLES AND BIG IDEAS ENTERTAINING, ACCESSIBLE, AND HUMAN.

THE ACLU FOUNDATION OF OREGON IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS.

TO MAINTAIN AND ADVANCE CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES OF ALL PEOPLE THROUGHOUT IDAHO AND THE UNITED STATES.

THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO DEFEND AND PROMOTE THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, FOCUSING ESPECIALLY ON THE FIRST, FOURTH, FIFTH, SIXTH, EIGHTH, AND 14TH AMENDMENTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO WORKS TO DEFEND AND PROMOTE THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF IOWA. IT ACCOMPLISHES THESE OBJECTIVES THROUGH LITIGATION AND LEGAL ADVOCACY AS WELL AS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ALL DONE TO SECURE AND ADVANCE THE CIVIL LIBERTIES VALUES WHICH ARE REFLECTED IN THOSE AND OTHER AMENDMENTS AND PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION