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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Company Overview Report



Company Overview



  • Name: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

  • Mission of the Company: The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union beyond one person, party, or side. Its mission is to realize the promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.

  • Founded: 1920

  • Founders: Founded by a group of individuals led by Roger Baldwin, Crystal Eastman, and Albert DeSilver.

  • Key People:

  • Anthony D. Romero - Executive Director

  • Terence Dougherty - Deputy Executive Director for Operations and General Counsel

  • AJ Hikes - Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Culture

  • Kriston Alford McIntosh - Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

  • Cecillia Wang - National Legal Director, among others.

  • Headquarters: 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004-2400

  • Number of Employees: Over 1,700 staffers in offices across all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.

  • Revenue of the Company: No specific revenue information available.

  • What the Company is Known For: Renowned as a guardian of liberty in the U.S. The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.


Products and Services



  • Products Offered:

  • Legal advocacy and litigation services.

  • Public education on civil liberties.

  • Lobbying for legislative changes.


  • High-Level Description:

  • The ACLU engages in strategic litigation designed to create significant legal precedents and policy changes across a range of issues, including free speech, religious rights, reproductive rights, privacy, LGBT rights, racial justice, and more.


  • Key Features:

  • ACLU lawyers have participated in more Supreme Court cases than any other private organization, being pivotal in landmark civil liberties cases throughout American history.

  • The organization recruits volunteer attorneys nationwide and handles thousands of cases each year on behalf of clients whose rights have been violated.


Recent Developments



  • Recent Developments:

  • ACLU's strategic planning for responding effectively to any possible policy changes or challenges during Donald Trump’s second administration. They have developed comprehensive plans known as "Playbook for Trump 2.0".

  • Recent victory in securing the passage of Proposition 139 in Arizona, which enshrines a fundamental right to abortion in the state constitution.


  • New Products Launched: No information available.


  • New Features Added to Existing Products: No specific product features have been detailed.


  • New Partnerships: No information available.


The ACLU continues to strategize and advocate, ensuring individual rights and maintaining a robust structure ready to tackle any threats to civil liberties. This dedication and history of success affirm its steadfast role as a principal defender of American freedoms.