Issues

Learn about what's happening across the most pressing civil liberties issues of our time, and what you can do.

All Issues

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Criminal Legal Reform

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Democracy & Voting

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.
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Education Equity

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.
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Free Speech & Censorship

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Gender Equality

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.
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Immigrants’ Rights

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LGBTQ+ Equality

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Police Accountability

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.
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Privacy, Surveillance and Technology

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.