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Born from the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is New York’s defender of civil rights. The NYCLU has led the way and helped to create a more open, just and equitable society. The NYCLU fights for civil liberties and civil rights through a multi-layered program of litigation, advocacy, public education and community organizing.
They represent ordinary people who have experienced injustice and have decided to fight back. Their clients are men and women, rich and poor, gay and straight, black, white and brown, young and old, religious and atheist, able-bodied and living with a disability, citizens and immigrants. When their rights are vindicated, all New Yorkers benefit.