Issues

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy. ACLU-TN works to ensure that all eligible voters have an opportunity to cast a ballot that will be counted; to make voting as easy and accessible as possible; and to make sure that all votes are counted equally.

ACLU-TN works to ensure that all children in Tennessee are given an equal educational opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, wealth, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Women have made great strides in the fight for equality, yet women still face discrimination, violence, and institutional barriers to equal participation in society. ACLU-TN works to ensure that women can enjoy the benefits of full equality in work, education, and every sphere of our communities.

ACLU-TN works to foster public safety, prevent abuse in encounters between law enforcement and civilians, and improve community-police relations through an expansion of police accountability in the state.

As technology advances, we need to make sure that protections for privacy and free speech aren’t left behind. ACLU-TN works to expand the right to privacy, increase individuals’ control over their personal information, and ensure that civil liberties are enhanced by technological innovation.

ACLU-TN works to preserve and extend constitutionally-guaranteed civil liberties and civil rights to people who have historically been denied their rights on the basis of race and ethnicity. ACLU-TN fights to stop discrimination and to ensure equal opportunities for communities of color.

ACLU-TN defends the right of all Americans to freely practice their religion and express their faith, or to choose not to practice a religion. We oppose government endorsement of one religion over another, and we support individuals’ right to worship without government interference or influence.

ACLU-TN works to ensure that every person can make the best decisions for themselves and their family about whether and when to have a child without undue political interference.