About Us

The mission of the ACLU is to preserve all of these protections and guarantees:

• Your First Amendment rights—freedom of speech, association and assembly. Freedom of the press, and freedom of religion supported by the strict separation of church and state.
• Your right to equal protection under the law—equal treatment regardless of race, sex, religion or national origin.
• Your right to due process—fair treatment by the government whenever the loss of your liberty or property is at stake.
• Your right to privacy—freedom from unwarranted government intrusion into your personal and private affairs.

The ACLU is supported by annual dues and contributions from its members, plus grants from private foundations and individuals. We do not receive any government funding.
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You can read more about the ACLU in our position paper Download "Freedom Is Why We're Here."