Since 9/11, the government has violated and weakened many fundamental rights and liberties in the name of fighting terrorism. We have witnessed troubling crackdowns on dissent, privacy rights, due process rights, human rights, immigrant rights and a host of other constitutional protections. These actions have made the post-9/11 era among the darkest periods for civil liberties in U.S. history.

The NYCLU is fighting back. Through aggressive public education, legal action, coalition building, and lobbying on the local and federal levels, NYCLU staff and volunteers have confronted government abuses, and advocated for the restoration and strengthening of civil rights and liberties. Please join us in this crucial effort.

Real ID Act

Torture

NSA Spying

Habeas Corpus

USA Patriot Act

Surveillance of Activist Groups