The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on protecting and promoting individual rights and liberties as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. Founded in 1920, the ACLU works on issues such as free speech, religious freedom, and privacy rights. It often takes legal action to defend these rights, advocating for marginalized communities and challenging laws or practices that it deems unconstitutional. Through litigation, public education, and lobbying, the ACLU aims to ensure that everyone in the United States can enjoy their civil liberties without discrimination or repression.