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| rdfs:comment | - Conservatives hate the ACLU because of its secular agenda, even though separation of the church and state is guaranteed, even though they've sued organizations on behalf of people who wanted to be able to do things like wear anti-abortion T-shirts and use a prison chapel Clearly, this shows what they really think of freedom. The ACLU fights in courts, and campaigns to get laws enacted of preserved ensure what they see as the freedom and rights that the Constitution should preserve.
- The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) consists of two separate non-profit organizations: the ACLU Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization which focuses on litigation and communication efforts, and the American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)(4) organization which focuses on legislative lobbying. The ACLU's stated mission is "to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States." It works through litigation, legislation, and community education. Founded in 1920 by Crystal Eastman and Roger Baldwin, the ACLU was the successor organization to the earlier National Civil Liberties Bureau founded during World War I. The ACLU reported over 500,000 members at the end of 2005.
- The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) was founded by Roger Baldwin, Crystal Eastman, Albert DeSilver and others in 1920. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization of more than 500,000 members and supporters. It handles nearly 6,000 court cases annually from offices in almost every state. The ACLU has maintained the position that civil liberties must be respected, even in times of national emergency. The mission of the ACLU is to preserve these protections and guarantees:
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| abstract | - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) consists of two separate non-profit organizations: the ACLU Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization which focuses on litigation and communication efforts, and the American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)(4) organization which focuses on legislative lobbying. The ACLU's stated mission is "to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States." It works through litigation, legislation, and community education. Founded in 1920 by Crystal Eastman and Roger Baldwin, the ACLU was the successor organization to the earlier National Civil Liberties Bureau founded during World War I. The ACLU reported over 500,000 members at the end of 2005. Lawsuits brought by the ACLU have been influential in the evolution of Constitutional law. The ACLU provides legal assistance in cases in which it considers civil liberties to be at risk. Even when the ACLU does not provide direct legal representation, it often submits amicus curiae briefs. Outside of its legal work, the organization has also engaged in lobbying of elected officials and political activism. The ACLU has been critical of elected officials and policies of both Democrats and Republicans. However, Republicans consistently rank lower than Democrats in regard to supporting ACLU goals as seen in ACLU voting guides.
- The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) was founded by Roger Baldwin, Crystal Eastman, Albert DeSilver and others in 1920. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization of more than 500,000 members and supporters. It handles nearly 6,000 court cases annually from offices in almost every state. The ACLU has maintained the position that civil liberties must be respected, even in times of national emergency. The mission of the ACLU is to preserve these protections and guarantees:
* First Amendment rights — freedom of speech, association and assembly; freedom of the press, and freedom of religion.
* Right to equal protection under the law — equal treatment regardless of race, sex, religion or national origin.
* Right to due process — fair treatment by the government whenever the loss of liberty or property is at stake.
* Right to privacy — freedom from unwarranted government intrusion into personal and private affairs.
- Conservatives hate the ACLU because of its secular agenda, even though separation of the church and state is guaranteed, even though they've sued organizations on behalf of people who wanted to be able to do things like wear anti-abortion T-shirts and use a prison chapel Clearly, this shows what they really think of freedom. The ACLU works to improve the position of people that Conservatives have traditionally left without their rights when they could. That includes, gay men and women, ethnic minorities, prisoners and disabled people. The ACLU feels that weakening the rights of the most vulnerable potentially weakens everyone. The ACLU fights in courts, and campaigns to get laws enacted of preserved ensure what they see as the freedom and rights that the Constitution should preserve. Your First Amendment rights - freedom of speech, association and assembly; freedom of the press, and freedom of religion. Your right to equal protection under the law - protection against unlawful discrimination. 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. [1]
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