The ACLU: 100 Years of Fighting for Rights in America

The ACLU's History

The ACLU was founded by a group of activists who were concerned about the suppression of free speech and other civil liberties during World War I. The organization's first major victory came in 1925, when it successfully defended the right of a socialist newspaper to publish anti-war articles.

Over the years, the ACLU has fought for a wide range of civil liberties, including:

• The right to free speech
• The right to a fair trial
• The right to privacy
• The right to vote
• The right to equal protection under the law

The ACLU has also fought against discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and other factors.

Democracy, If We Can Keep It: The ACLU’s 100-Year Fight for Rights in America

by Ellis Cose

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The ACLU's Major Victories

The ACLU has won many landmark victories in its 100-year history. Some of the organization's most notable victories include:

• Defending the right of students to free speech in the landmark case of Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
• Overturning the conviction of a man who was sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit in the case of Furman v. Georgia (1972)
• Striking down laws that criminalized homosexuality in the case of Lawrence v. Texas (2003)
• Expanding the rights of transgender people in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges (2015)

These are just a few of the many victories that the ACLU has won over the years. The organization's work has made a real difference in the lives of millions of Americans.

The ACLU's Ongoing Work

The ACLU continues to fight for civil liberties today. The organization is currently working on a number of important issues, including:

• Defending the right to free speech on the internet
• Fighting against discrimination based on race, religion, and other factors
• Protecting the rights of immigrants
• Ensuring that the criminal justice system is fair and just

The ACLU is a vital organization that fights for the rights of all Americans. The organization's work is more important than ever in today's political climate.

How You Can Help the ACLU

There are a number of ways that you can help the ACLU continue its fight for civil liberties. You can:

• Donate to the ACLU
• Volunteer your time
• Join the ACLU
• Spread the word about the ACLU's work

By taking action, you can help the ACLU continue to fight for the rights of all Americans.

The ACLU has been fighting for the rights of Americans for 100 years. The organization has won many landmark victories, and it continues to fight for civil liberties today. The ACLU is a vital organization that deserves our support.

Democracy, If We Can Keep It: The ACLU’s 100-Year Fight for Rights in America

by Ellis Cose

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3848 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	465 pages

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