Mission
Founded in 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit, multi-issue, 500,000+ member public interest organization devoted to protecting the basic civil liberties of all people in the United States. Recognized as the nation’s premier public interest law firm, the ACLU works daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. The ACLU Foundation is the 501 (c)(3) arm of the organization.
Programs
National Security and Human Rights: Issues include government-sponsored torture programs and illegal government spying. Our ongoing work includes numerous Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits to compel the government to release information that should be public and efforts to hold officials accountable.
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About
- Website
- www.aclu.org
- Location
- 125 Broad St
New York, NY 10004 - Basic Info
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Founded: 1920
EIN: 13-6213516
Tax Status: 501(c)(3)
Annual Budget: $96,049,110 
