Decision Maker

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1920, dedicated to defending and preserving the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and laws of the United States. Championing causes such as freedom of speech, racial justice, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant rights, privacy rights, and criminal justice reform, the ACLU is involved in litigation, lobbying, and public education. With regional affiliates in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., the organization engages in a broad range of legal and policy issues at national, state, and local levels.