how to donate to aclu

Should you donate to the ACLU?

You can defend and advance civil liberties by donating to either the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) or the ACLU Foundation. ACLU: Gifts to the ACLU allow us the greatest flexibility in our work. ... Gifts to the Foundation support our litigation, communications, advocacy and public education efforts.

Does ACLU count as a charity?

The ACLU is a 501(c) (4) nonprofit corporation, but gifts to it are not tax-deductible. It is the membership organization, and you have to be a member to get your trusty ACLU card. ACLU monies fund our legislative lobbying--important work that cannot be supported by tax-deductible funds.

How is the ACLU funded?

The ACLU is nonprofit and nonpartisan. We do not receive any government funding. Member dues as well as contributions and grants from private foundations and individuals pay for the work we do.

Is American Civil Liberties Union liberal?

While the ACLU argues that it has a non-partisan affiliation, the ACLU is a decidedly left-of-center organization with liberal values.

Is my ACLU membership tax-deductible?

ACLU Membership (not tax-deductible) Join the ACLU of Northern California, a 501(c4) non-profit, or renew your membership. When you make a contribution, you become a "card-carrying" member of the ACLU, and the gift is not tax-deductible. Your membership dues support our legislative advocacy and lobbying work.

What kind of organization is the ACLU?

nonprofit organizationThe American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is nonprofit organization that, according to the organization's website, "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." ...

Why should I join ACLU?

The ACLU protects every person's private decisions about what to believe and say, if and how to worship, who to love, and when and whether or not to have children. We take on politicians and government officials who ignore the Constitution and put liberty at risk.

What does the ACLU fight for?

The ACLU fights to protect civil liberties and rights for all Americans in courts across the country.

How many ACLU members are there?

With more than 1.7 million members, 500 staff attorneys, thousands of volunteer attorneys, and offices throughout the nation, the ACLU of today continues to fight government abuse and to vigorously defend individual freedoms including speech and religion, a woman's right to choose, the right to due process, citizens' ...

What are some Supreme Court cases that the ACLU has participated in?

The Successes of the American Civil Liberties Union1925. Gitlow v. New York. ... 1927. Whitney v. California. ... 1931. Stromberg v. California. ... 1932. Powell v. Alabama. ... 1935. Patterson v. Alabama. ... 1937. DeJonge v. Oregon. ... 1938. Lovell v. Griffin. ... 1939. Hague v. CIO.More items...

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 types of cases does the ACLU handle?

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. The basic questions we ask when reviewing a potential case are: Is this a significant civil liberties or civil rights issue?

Where to send a check to the ACLU?

The ACLU accepts donations online, by telephone 1-888-567-ACLU, or by sending a check to ACLU Membership Department, 125 Broad Street, 18 th floor, New York, NY 10004. You can also join the Action Network to hear about pressing issues.

How long does it take to get an ACLU membership card?

If you have recently become a member of the ACLU and are waiting to receive your member card in the mail, please note that it takes about 3-4 weeks to process a new membership application and card. If more than 4 weeks have passed and you have still not received your card, please contact [email protected] or call 212-549-2585.

What is the American Civil Liberties Union?

The 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. Read more about the history and mission of ...

Who are the members of the ACLU?

Members and staff of the national ACLU and its affiliates may be Republicans, Democrats, Communists, Federalists, Libertarians, or members of any other political party or no party at all. What the ACLU asks of its staff and officials is that they consistently defend civil liberties and the Constitution.

What is ACLU Action Center?

The ACLU Action Center has a number of current action alerts that help you take action on a range of important issues. You can also join the ACLU Action Network and subscribe to weekly action alerts on the key issues and send free faxes to your members of Congress.

What was the purpose of the Patriot Act?

11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It ushered in an overnight revision of the nation's surveillance laws that vastly expands the government's authority to spy on its citizens, while reducing checks and balances on those powers.

What does the ACLU believe?

The ACLU believes that the right of each and every American to practice his or her own religion, or no religion at all, is among the most fundamental of the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. The ACLU works to ensure religious liberty is protected by keeping the government out of the realm of all religions.