The ACLU of Northern California is a nonprofit civil rights organization dedicated to defending and advancing the civil liberties and civil rights of all people in the region and across the country. As a part of the larger ACLU network, it operates independently to challenge injustice and protect constitutional rights through litigation, advocacy, and public education.
The organization focuses on a wide range of critical issues, including immigrants' rights, racial justice, free speech, privacy and technology, criminal law reform, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, and the rights of unhoused people. It takes on cases and campaigns that confront systemic discrimination, government overreach, and threats to democracy, particularly in times of political and social crisis.
Through grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and high-impact litigation, the ACLU of Northern California empowers communities and holds institutions accountable. It provides resources like Know Your Rights guides and supports individuals facing civil liberties violations, ensuring that constitutional protections are accessible to everyone, regardless of status.
