The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) is the only organization in the state dedicated to promoting and protecting constitutional rights. Our goal is to translate the Bill of Rights into an everyday reality for all Tennesseans.

Protecting the Vote in 2012

It’s 2012 and this year we get to exercise our voting rights in national, state, and local elections. The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) is committed to protecting voting rights during this election season, including monitoring the state’s current redistricting, safeguarding access to the ballot box and ensuring that during the upcoming election candidates are accountable to the Constitution and our civil liberties.

Redistricting
Redistricting is the process of redrawing election districts based on population changes reflected by new Census estimates. The Tennessee General Assembly’s redistricting bill, SB1514, has passed both the House and Senate and now sits on the desk of the Governor.  ACLU-TN will be monitoring implementation of the redistricting plan to ensure that redistricting provides fair and effective representation for all and does not dilute minority votes.

For more information on redistricting and resources provided by the ACLU please visit: http://www.aclu.org/voting-rights/redistricting

Voting Rights Suppression
Voting is a fundamental right, not a privilege. ACLU-TN is partnering with several allied organizations to work for repeal of the law requiring a government-issued photo ID to vote. TAKE ACTION!

ACLU Liberty Watch 2012
ACLU Liberty Watch 2012 is the voice for the Constitution in the 2012 presidential election. We're watching the issues, the candidates and the media to hold them accountable to the Constitution and our civil liberties. Because words matter. Because our rights matter. Because freedom can't protect itself.

Check out the new ACLU Liberty Watch website.

LATEST NEWS

October 31, 2011: ACLU-TN Victory in Protecting Occupy Nashville's Free Speech

October 19, 2011: Tennessee High School Affirms Students' First Amendment Rights After Dispute Over Gay-Straight Alliance

October 4, 2011: Tennessee High School Student: Principal Assaulted Me for Wearing T-Shirt Supporting Gay-Straight Alliance. ACLU Demands Protection for Students' Rights to Free Speech.

September 21, 2011: ACLU-TN Honors Jane Eskind with Lifetime Achievement Award