Issues

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.

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.

The ACLU works for the equal rights of all people as guaranteed by the U.S. and Arkansas Constitutions.

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.

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.

The Constitution guarantees the fundamental rights and civil liberties of every person in this country.

The ACLU is committed to challenging the criminalization and incarceration of young people – particularly youth from disenfranchised communities.

The LGBTQ Project fights discrimination and moves public opinion through the courts, legislatures and public education across five issue areas - and beyond.

Illegal government spying, indefinite detention without charge or trial and government-sponsored torture programs after 9/11 transcended the bounds of law and our most treasured values in the name of national security.