What does the ACLU do for its members?

The ACLU works in the courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

When was the ACLU founded?

January 19, 1920
American Civil Liberties Union/Founded

What is the ACLU stand for?

American Civil Liberties Union
American Civil Liberties Union/Full name

What techniques does the ACLU use?

The ACLU works to educate its members and the public on civil liberties issues including the rights to free speech, association, and assembly, equal protection under the law, and the right to due process. Educational tools the ACLU uses include publications, social media, and workshops.

Why was the ACLU involved in the Gideon case?

The case was argued by future Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas, with support from the ACLU, which urged the Court to overturn the conviction of Clarence Gideon, a petty thief from Florida who had been forced to defend himself after being denied a lawyer.

What legislation did the ACLU help pass?

In 2015, our legal and legislative work helped push passage of the USA Freedom Act, a beginning step towards real reform and the first time since 1978 that Congress has acted to restrict — rather than expand — the government’s surveillance authority. Protecting Internet Free Speech in 1997: In ACLU v.

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How does the ACLU help with legal cases?

The ACLU provides legal assistance in cases when it considers civil liberties to be at risk. Legal support from the ACLU can take the form of direct legal representation or preparation of amicus curiae briefs expressing legal arguments when another law firm is already providing representation.

What are some examples of criticism of the ACLU?

A major source of criticism are legal cases in which the ACLU represents an individual or organization that promotes offensive or unpopular viewpoints, such as the Ku Klux Klan, Neo-Nazis, Nation of Islam, North American Man/Boy Love Association, Westboro Baptist Church or Unite the Right rally.