Issues

Learn about what's happening across the most pressing civil liberties issues of our time, and what you can do.

All Issues

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Criminal Justice

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Democracy & Voting Rights

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. The ACLU works to protect and expand Americansʼ freedom to vote.
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Discrimination

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Free Speech

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Housing Justice

All renters should have representation to navigate the complex eviction process.
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Immigrants' Rights

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Juvenile Justice

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LGBTQ Rights

The ACLU works to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.
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Police Practices

All police agencies -- from the state patrol to city police forces -- need to respect the rights of individuals while enforcing the law.