How do I contact the ACLU?
For general inquiries, send an email to [email protected] or call 713.942.8146. For media inquiries contact [email protected] or (346) 299-6803. To request a speaker, please complete our online submission form.
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Why donate to the ACLU?
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What issues does the ACLU investigate?
Whether it's achieving full equality for LGBT people, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age of widespread government surveillance, ending mass incarceration, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all ...
What does the ACLU help with?
guardian of libertyThe American Civil Liberties Union was founded in 1920 and is our nation's guardian of liberty. 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.
What kind of cases does the ACLU take?
The ACLU generally files cases that affect the civil liberties or civil rights of large numbers of people, rather than those involving a dispute between individual parties.
How long does it take for ACLU to respond?
Typically, we need at least 3-4 weeks, and sometimes much longer, to respond and cannot guarantee that we will provide you with direct legal representation or advice once we have reached a decision.
What are the 5 civil liberties?
The five freedoms it protects: speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government. Together, these five guaranteed freedoms make the people of the United States of America the freest in the world.
What are the major civil liberties issues in Texas?
Today our five core issue areas are Smart Justice, Immigrants' Rights, LGBTQ Equality, Reproductive Freedom, and Voting Rights.
What policies does the ACLU support?
The ACLU works to do away with extreme sentencing laws and mandatory minimum laws that strip judges of their ability to make the sentence actually fit the crime, by supporting and pushing through legislation such as the Smarter Sentencing Act.
What are the main tactics of ACLU?
CURRENT ORGANIZING STRATEGIESDRUG TESTING.ELECTRONIC MONITORING.GENETIC DISCRIMINATION.LIFESTYLE DISCRIMINATION.WRONGFUL DISCHARGE.
What is the difference between civil liberties and civil rights?
Civil rights are not in the Bill of Rights; they deal with legal protections. For example, the right to vote is a civil right. A civil liberty, on the other hand, refers to personal freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights. For example, the First Amendment's right to free speech is a civil liberty.
How do I write a cover letter for ACLU?
I am writing to submit my application for the Legislative Affairs Manager position at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). I would welcome the opportunity to join the efforts of the ACLU in protecting the civil liberties, civil rights and sexual freedom of all Americans.
Who funds the ACLU?
The ACLU is supported by dues and more than $50 million in contributions annually from individuals and grants from foundations, and receives no government funding. It does not charge its clients. The ACLU Foundation is the tax-deductible, 501(c)(3) arm of the ACLU.
What do conservatives think of the ACLU?
In 2014, an ACLU affiliate supported anti-Islam protesters and in 2018 the ACLU was criticized when it supported the National Rifle Association (NRA). Conversely, it has been criticized by conservatives such as when it argued against official prayer in public schools, or when it opposed the Patriot Act.
What are the main tactics of ACLU?
CURRENT ORGANIZING STRATEGIESDRUG TESTING.ELECTRONIC MONITORING.GENETIC DISCRIMINATION.LIFESTYLE DISCRIMINATION.WRONGFUL DISCHARGE.
How good is the ACLU?
Exceptional. This charity's score is 95.38, earning it a 4-Star rating. Donors can "Give with Confidence" to this charity.
How does the ACLU make money?
The ACLU is supported by dues and more than $50 million in contributions annually from individuals and grants from foundations, and receives no government funding. It does not charge its clients. The ACLU Foundation is the tax-deductible, 501(c)(3) arm of the ACLU.
How does the ACLU influence the government?
The ACLU works to do away with extreme sentencing laws and mandatory minimum laws that strip judges of their ability to make the sentence actually fit the crime, by supporting and pushing through legislation such as the Smarter Sentencing Act.
Does the ACLU of Texas accept cases from other states?
The ACLU of Texas only accepts cases that originate in Texas.
Can the ACLU of Texas use your email?
If you submit a complaint, you agree that the ACLU of Texas or the national ACLU may use the information you give us, as long as we don’t include your name, address, email, or phone number. We will keep your name, address, telephone number, and email confidential unless you give us permission to use it or unless we are ordered to turn it over by a court (although we will attempt to prevent any disclosure).