The ACLU of Colorado is the state’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. We’re a private institution funded exclusively by the generous donations of our supporters. Our mission is to protect, defend and extend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Colorado through litigation, education and advocacy. Here’s how our staff fights for your rights, and the rights of all Coloradans, in each of these three areas:
Litigation and Legal Advocacy
Our legal department investigates requests for legal assistance, writes demand letters to government agencies, files amicus briefs in line with our issue areas, and files lawsuits on behalf of clients whose rights have been violated. The legal department receives approximately 2,000 requests for assistance each year and litigates a select number of cases with the support of volunteer cooperating attorneys and other nonprofit organizations. Learn more about our legal work, including our docket of recent cases.
Public Policy and Legislation
At the state capitol and at city council meetings across Colorado, the ACLU advocates for rational laws that protect people’s rights and liberties. And after each session, we develop Legislative Scorecards so you can see how your elected officials voted on civil liberties. Keep up with all of our public policy work.
Public Education
The ACLU engages and informs Coloradans through public forums on current civil liberties issues, “Know Your Rights” trainings, rallies and media events. We also work with students and young professionals who are interested in civil liberties. Get to know your rights through our public education offerings.