As bold as the spirit of New York, we are the NYCLU.

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) advances civil rights and civil liberties so that all New Yorkers can live with dignity, liberty, justice, and equality.

Founded in 1951 as the New York state affiliate of the national ACLU, our work is rooted in the unrealized promise of the Bill of Rights and the U.S. and New York State Constitutions. With eight offices across the state and more than 90,000 member-donors, we connect movements across complex issues, informed by our communities and powered by our supporters.

How We Work

The NYCLU goes directly to the courts, the state house, and town halls to challenge power at its source. We engage our communities to build pressure for change, call out power, and bring in partners. We bridge divides and hold to principle, and demand the world we need while seizing opportunity in the world we have.

Centers at the NYCLU

Our centers bring together our major tools -- strategic litigation, policy advocacy, and field organizing -- within dedicated units. The NYCLU's centers tackle standout issues that intersect with all others.

Education Policy Center

The NYCLU fights for every child’s right to an education. The Education Policy Center works to ensure public schools and institutions that serve young people in New York empower students, treat them fairly and equally, and create safe environments for them to learn and grow.

Read more about our approach to education

Racial Justice Center

The Racial Justice Center is committed to eliminating racism and advancing racial justice in every corner of New York. We ensure a focus on racism is baked into the strategic decisions we make and the campaigns we take on.

Source: https://www.nyclu.org/about