In the past, they have represinted and argued for and against both sides of an issue. I'm confused.
2007-02-26 06:21:05 · 13 answers · asked by JV 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Civil liberties often work out like that. I might not agree with what you say but I defend your right to say it.
2007-02-26 06:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by U-98 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The ACLU is a private advocacy group to protect Civil Rights. They only take on cases that are brought to them. It is the courts that actually decides the cases. In the past the ACLU taken and won cases for the Republican Party, Rush Limbaugh, and Oliver North.
2016-03-16 05:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats The Aclu
2016-11-05 03:04:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a major American non-profit organization with headquarters in New York City, whose stated mission is "to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States".[1] It works through litigation, legislation, and community education.[1] The ACLU reported over 500,000 members at the end of 2005.
Lawsuits brought by the ACLU have been influential in the evolution of U.S. constitutional law.[2] The ACLU provides legal assistance in cases in which it considers civil liberties to be at risk. Even when the ACLU does not provide direct legal representation, it often submits amicus curiae briefs.
Outside of its legal work, the organization has also engaged in lobbying of elected officials and political activism.[3] The ACLU is independent and hard to classify on the left/right political spectrum. The ACLU has been critical of elected officials and policies of both Democrats and Republicans. However, Republicans consistently rank lower than Democrats in regard to supporting ACLU goals as seen in ACLU voting guides. [1]
2007-02-26 06:28:51 · answer #4 · answered by niesy l 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Protecting our rights under the Bill of Rights and the Constitution.
2007-02-26 06:28:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
When a person or group of persons has an exceptional amount of integrity, covering both sides of an issue becomes a priority. Contrast that with the parties in our government.
2007-02-26 06:26:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
To protect my son and myself from the ignorant fundies of the world.
2007-02-26 06:25:11 · answer #7 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Evidently to preseve the rights of perverts everywhere to own and distribute child pornography. I think at one time a long time ago the ACLU was a noble organization, now they just protect criminals, terrorists and perverts.
2007-02-26 06:25:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
its about individual rights guaranteed to every person and free speech
2007-02-26 06:23:40 · answer #9 · answered by Dumb Punk Kid 1 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Their sole purpose is to pretty much destroy religion
2007-02-26 06:33:48 · answer #10 · answered by kenny p 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋