Join fellow New Yorkers and NYCLU members at the
2008 ACLU Membership Conference in Washington D.C.

Click here to learn more and register.On June 8 through 10, ACLU members from across New York and throughout the U.S. will come to our nation's capital for three days of advocacy, leadership discussions, Capitol Hill meetings and hands-on activist training. Elected officials, celebrities, renowned experts, and some of the ACLU's most inspiring clients will join us to stand up for freedom.

Join fellow New Yorkers and NYCLU members at the
2008 ACLU Membership Conference in Washington D.C.

Click here to learn more and register.On June 8 through 10, ACLU members from across New York and throughout the U.S. will come to our nation's capital for three days of advocacy, leadership discussions, Capitol Hill meetings and hands-on activist training. Elected officials, celebrities, renowned experts, and some of the ACLU's most inspiring clients will join us to stand up for freedom.

The annual meeting of the members of the New York Civil Liberties Union will be held on Wednesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. in the NYCLU offices:

125 Broad St., 19th Floor
New York, NY

The purpose of this meeting will be electing members, receiving the annual report and transacting any other appropriate business. To download a ballot, click here.

Annual Meeting, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester.

Attend the New York Premiere of the film USA vs Al-Arian

Sami Al-Arian -- a passionate, outspoken pro-Palestinian activist and university professor -- was charged in 2003 with funding and supporting a Palestinian terrorist group and held in prison awaiting a trial for two-and-a-half years. USA vs Al-Arian is an intimate family portrait that documents the strain brought on by Al-Arian's trial, a battle waged both in court and in the media. A tight-knit family unravels before our eyes as trial preparations, strategy and spin consume their lives. This is a nightmare come to life, as a man is prosecuted for his beliefs rather than his actions. Director Line Halvorsen presents democracy in a new light in a post-9/11 culture of fear, when "security measures" trump free speech and punishment is meted out in the name of protection.

Attend the New York Premiere of the film USA vs Al-Arian

Sami Al-Arian -- a passionate, outspoken pro-Palestinian activist and university professor -- was charged in 2003 with funding and supporting a Palestinian terrorist group and held in prison awaiting a trial for two-and-a-half years. USA vs Al-Arian is an intimate family portrait that documents the strain brought on by Al-Arian's trial, a battle waged both in court and in the media. A tight-knit family unravels before our eyes as trial preparations, strategy and spin consume their lives. This is a nightmare come to life, as a man is prosecuted for his beliefs rather than his actions. Director Line Halvorsen presents democracy in a new light in a post-9/11 culture of fear, when "security measures" trump free speech and punishment is meted out in the name of protection.

Buy tickets now!

On Wednesday, June 25, the New York Civil Liberties Union Young Professionals will host Just Art ’08, at the powerHouse Arena in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

This benefit will feature an art show, auction and a DJ set from indie-pop band Au Revoir Simone.

Proceeds will help the NYCLU continue to defend and promote the fundamental principles embodied in the Bill of Rights, the U.S. Constitution and the New York Constitution, including freedom of expression and religion, and the rights to privacy, equality and due process of law.

Attend the New York Premiere of the film USA vs Al-Arian

Sami Al-Arian -- a passionate, outspoken pro-Palestinian activist and university professor -- was charged in 2003 with funding and supporting a Palestinian terrorist group and held in prison awaiting a trial for two-and-a-half years. USA vs Al-Arian is an intimate family portrait that documents the strain brought on by Al-Arian's trial, a battle waged both in court and in the media. A tight-knit family unravels before our eyes as trial preparations, strategy and spin consume their lives. This is a nightmare come to life, as a man is prosecuted for his beliefs rather than his actions. Director Line Halvorsen presents democracy in a new light in a post-9/11 culture of fear, when "security measures" trump free speech and punishment is meted out in the name of protection.

Calling all straight allies, members of the LBGT community and supporters of civil liberties: Come MARCH with us!

On Sunday, June 29, join the NYCLU as we march to celebrate our work promoting and protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender New Yorkers.

Come with us! Feel the energy of NYC Pride and meet other LGBT rights supporters and advocates. We’ll give you a t-shirt and lots of goodies to give out along the way.

The House of Representatives passed an unprecedented wiretapping bill that grants sweeping new spying powers to the President and leaves little court oversight to protect privacy rights.

This bill, if passed by the Senate and signed by the President, will have very serious implications for civil liberties, privacy, and our system of checks and balances.

As part of the NYCLU continuing Civil Liberties Discussion Series, Danielle Tully of the ACLU’s National Security Project will discuss the civil liberties issues at play and the ACLU and NYCLU’s objections to the President’s wiretapping plan.

Please Join Us!

for

A lively, comprehensive assessment of the
U.S. Supreme Court’s
2007-2008 decisions which directly affect civil liberties:

DEATH PENALTY  |  GITMO  |  VOTER’S RIGHTS

with

ARTHUR EISENBERG
Legal Director, New York Civil Liberties Union

STEVEN SHAPIRO
Legal Director, American Civil Liberties Union

Thursday, July 10, 2008

A Concert to Benefit the Youth Programs of the NYCLU

NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
566 LaGuardia Place (Washington Square South)
NY, NY 10012

Monday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Honorary Chairs:
Tony Kushner
and
Stephen Sondheim

Chair, Michael David, Barbara Whitman

Featuring:
Tony Award Nominees and Stars:

• Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent, Les Mis)


Daphne Rubin-Vega at the 2007 performance

Check out last year's performance here

• Daniel Sunjata (Take Me Out, Rescue Me)
• Kathleen Chalfant (Wit, Angels in America)
• John Gallagher (Spring Awakening)
• Cheyenne Jackson (Xanadu, All Shook Up)
• Celia Keenan-Bolger (Les Mis, Spelling Bee)
• Anthony Rapp (Rent)
• Gavin Creel (Godspell)
• Julia Murney (Wicked)
• Darius de Haas (Marie Christine)
• Todd Buonopane (Spelling Bee)
• Erich Bergen (Jersey Boys National Tour)
• Dana Steingold (Godspell, Spelling Bee)
• The Cast of Godspell
• The Cast of Jersey Boys
• And Founding Performer Liana Stampur with Clinton Curtis

MORE EXCITING PERFORMERS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Last month, in the landmark District of Columbia vs. Heller case, the Supreme Court decided for the first time that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects an individual’s right to possess a firearm for private use.

Until Heller, the court held — and the ACLU agreed — that the Second Amendment protects a collective right that applies only to state-regulated militias.

Which interpretation is correct?

Join the NYCLU’s continuing Civil Liberties Discussion Series for an intriguing conversation between NYCLU Legal Director Arthur Eisenberg, Reason Magazine Associate Editor Damon Root and Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Walter Olson about the intersection of civil liberties and guns. Should individuals have the right to bear arms? If so, is this a fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution?