We Show Up: Coming Together to Fight For Civil Rights and Liberties
For over 100 years, the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵhas been showing up in the courts, in the streets, and in the halls of power to defend the rights that the Constitution guarantees to everyone.
In the past year alone, the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵcommunity fought to secure abortion rights in Michigan, defended trans youth from political attacks in Arkansas and Texas, and blocked Florida from censoring lessons about race and gender in college classrooms. With the support of our members, supporters, volunteers, and staff, we will keep showing up whenever civil rights and civil liberties are under attack.
A Spotlight on How We Show Up for Free Speech
Here’s how we’re working alongside educators and students in Florida to fight against classroom censorship in their state.
How We Show Up
From protecting abortion rights to advancing voting rights, to defending free speech, the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵcommunity shows up to protect our civil rights and liberties. Watch our stories below.
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How the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵTracks Anti-LGBTQ Bills, and How We’re Fighting Back
Keep tabs on state legislative attacks against LGBTQ people with the ACLU's nationwide tracking system.
How the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵTracks Anti-LGBTQ Bills, and How We’re Fighting BackFive Things to Know About the Right to Seek Asylum
Confusion and misinformation about the right to asylum in the U.S. abound. Here, we set the record straight.
Five Things to Know About the Right to Seek AsylumÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵHistory: Showing Up for Abortion Rights Since 1920
As we remember Roe v. Wade on the 50th anniversary of the decision, take a look back at some of the many fights led by the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵalong the way.
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵHistory: Showing Up for Abortion Rights Since 1920Where We Show Up
Every day, ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵlawyers, advocates, volunteers, and members are on the ground in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico protecting civil rights and civil liberties.