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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Reproductive Rights
The ACLU protects everyone's right to make informed decisions free from government interference about whether and when to become a parent.
LGBTQ Rights
The LGBTQ Project fights discrimination and moves public opinion through the courts, legislatures and public education across five issue areas - and beyond.
Womens' Rights
Women have made great strides in the fight for equality, but gender bias continues to create huge barriers for many, especially poor women, women of color, and immigrant women.
Criminal Justice
The Criminal Law Reform Project seeks an end to excessively harsh crime policies that result in mass incarceration and stand in the way of a just and equal society.
Disabilities
Striving for an America free of discrimination against people with disabilities, where they are valued, integrated members of society with full access to education, homes, health care, jobs, voting, and beyond.
Equal Rights
The ACLU works for the equal rights of all people as guaranteed by the U.S. and Arkansas Constitutions. Equal Rights applies to many issues, including some not easily categorized otherwise.
Free Speech
Freedom of speech is protected in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights and is guaranteed to all Americans. Since 1920, the ACLU has worked to preserve our freedom of speech. Learn more and take action to protect the right to free speech.
HIV/AIDS
The ACLU AIDS Project uses impact litigation, public education and advocacy at the state and federal level to fight discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS.
Immigrants' Rights
The Constitution guarantees the fundamental rights and civil liberties of every person in this country.