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The ACLU's election safeguarding program
The ACLU's election safeguarding programState lawmakers are trying to interfere in the 2026 midterm elections. The ACLU has a plan to keep power in the hands of voters.
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Born in the USA: Defending Birthright Citizenship
Born in the USA: Defending Birthright CitizenshipThe Constitution, not the president, decides who is a citizen.
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ACLU's Know Your Rights University
ACLU's Know Your Rights UniversityKnow Your Rights University (KYR-U) teaches kids lessons about civics, constitutional rights, and free expression!
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FIFA: Defend Human Rights
FIFA: Defend Human RightsIt's time to up the pressure: Join us in demanding that FIFA call for an end to the Trump administration's human rights abuses.
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Learn about what's happening across the most pressing civil liberties issues of our time, and what you can do.
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights
Everyone has basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. But we’re all too aware that there can be significant daylight between what the law requires and what happens in practice.
Knowing and exercising your rights is more important in times like these, when rights are under attack. When you know your rights, you can advocate for those rights — and help protect and defend the rights of those around you. If you find yourself in a situation where your constitutionally protected rights are being disregarded or violated, knowing your rights can help you understand what’s happening and take mental notes that you can use to help a lawyer challenge those violations later on. It’s important not only to know your rights but to also know your risks — and to prioritize your safety.
Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.
News and Commentary
250th Anniversary Marks Moment of Both Commemoration and Reckoning
250th Anniversary Marks Moment of Both Commemoration and ReckoningACLU deputy executive director reflects on the country’s 250th anniversary and the work that continues today as she enters new role.
Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case
Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark CaseThe Supreme Court ruling held that President Donald Trump’s effort to get rid of birthright citizenship violated the constitution and federal law.
How to Fight Deployment of Flock and Other Mass Surveillance License Plate Readers in Your Community
How to Fight Deployment of Flock and Other Mass Surveillance License Plate Readers in Your CommunityThe ACLU provides a range of tactics for communities to stop or limit the use of Flock’s ALPR mass surveillance technology
