
ACLU
The ACLU, or American Civil Liberties Union, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and preserving individual rights and civil liberties in the United States. Founded in 1920, it focuses on issues such as freedom of speech, religion, and privacy, as well as the rights of marginalized groups. The ACLU engages in legal action, public education, and advocacy to protect the Constitution and ensure that everyone’s rights are respected. It often challenges laws and government actions that it sees as infringing on personal freedoms, striving to uphold democracy and justice for all citizens.