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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

TO PROTECT & FURTHER THE LEGAL, CIVIL, HUMAN AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES,CHILDREN,INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND THE INDIGENT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO NON-PROFIT LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDING LITIGATION SUPPORT, ADVOCACY SUPPORT,TRAINING, INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION AND POLICY ANALYSIS.

TO EMPOWER WORKERS TO RAISE THEIR VOICE FOR DIGNITY ON THE JOB, JUSTICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND GREATER EQUALITY IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY.

CIVIC ORGANIZATION-CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCACY GROUP

COUNSELING SERVICES

A GRASS ROOTS CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVISIM, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT TO THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON CONSUMER ISSUES, INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS, ESPECIALLY THOSE RELATED TO PRODUCT CHOICES; TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK ON ISSUES RELATED TO PUBLIC POLICIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WORKING TO INCREASE (CONTINUED) GOVERNMENT REGULATION AND ELIMINATE CONSUMER CHOICE; TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ORGANIZATIONS, THEIR FUNDING SOURCES AND THEIR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.

WE WORK WITH OTHER NONPROFITS TO HELP THEM INCREASE THEIR SUCCESS IN PUBLIC-SECTOR WORKPLACE CHARITABLE FUND DRIVES AND OTHER FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. THE FEDERATION SCREENS APPLICATIONS FOR WORKPLACE DRIVES, ASSISTS WITH THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS, EDUCATES THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OF THESE GROUPS SO THAT THEY BETTER UNDERSTAND WORKPLACE GIVING PROGRAMS, AND HELPS IN THE MARKETING OF SUCH GROUPS TO POTENTIAL DONORS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS SIMILAR SUPPORT SERVICES TO OTHER FEDERATIONS ON A FEE-FOR-SERVICE BASIS.

KNIFE RIGHTS IS DEDICATED TO: 1. PROVIDING KNIFE AND EDGED TOOL OWNERS AN EFFECTIVE VOICE TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY AND TO OPPOSE EFFORTS TO RESTRICT THE RIGHT TO OWN, USE AND CARRY KNIVES AND EDGED TOOLS; 2. ENCOURAGING SAFE, RESPONSIBLE AND LAWFUL USE OF KNIVES AND EDGED TOOLS THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, ENHANCING POSITIVE PERCEPTIONS OF KNIVES AND EDGED TOOLS AND THEIR OWNERS AND USERS; 3. ENCOURAGING THE MARKETING OF KNIVES AND EDGED TOOLS IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER CONDUCIVE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS; 4. COOPERATING WITH ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS HAVING COMPLEMENTARY INTERESTS AND GOALS; 5. PROVIDING KNIFE AND EDGED TOOL OWNERS WITH SERVICES THAT THEY WILL FIND VALUABLE IN ORDER TO BUILD MEMBERSHIP TO ENABLE SUCCESS IN OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVES.

THE CENTER DOCUMENTS ATTACKS ON CIVIL JUSTICE, PUBLISHES RESEARCH ANDREPORTS, DEVELOPS OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO VICTIMS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS,TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESS AND STATE LEGISLATURES, SERVING AS A KEYMEDIA RESOURCE.FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSTHE CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND DEMOCRACY WORKS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE VALUE OF THIS NATIONS CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM, INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE DANGERS OF TORT REFORM AND THE STEALTH CORPORATE CAMPAIGN BEHIND IT, SUPPORT EFFORTS TO STOP AND REPEAL TORT REFORM LAWS.

To educate the public & professionals, while advocating for child-protection laws and criminal justice practices based upon science, fairness, and good sense, and to give financial support and legal assistance to those wrongfully convicted.

Promote freedom of information, freedom of expression and freedom of publication in China. Promote freedom, democracy, human rights, rule of law and constitutional government in China.

LEGAL ADVOCACY FOR RIGHT LIFE

FAIRDISTRICTS NOW, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FLORIDIANS WHO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT THE REDISTRICTING PROVISIONS OF THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION ARE FULLY COMPLIED WITH AND ENFORCED. FAIRDISTRICTS NOW EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS AND HOW THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE BY USING EVERY METHOD AVAILABLE, INCLUDING THE COURTS TO ENSURE THAT POLITICIANS DRAW DISTRICTS TO THE ADVANTAGE OF ALL THE PEOPLE AND NOT THEMSELVES.