ACLU MISSION STATEMENT
Since its founding in 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has been the
guardian of liberty, working in the nation's courts, legislatures and communities to
defend and preserve individual working rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and the laws of
the United States. The Notre Dame American Civil Liberties Union (ND ACLU) seeks to contribute
to the academic dialogue of the Notre Dame community by fostering intelligent and meaningful discussion of
civil and individual liberties.
The ND ACLU makes a conscious effort to remain respectful of the school's religious identity
and, accordingly, does not embrace the national ACLU's stance on reproductive rights. Furthermore, the ND ACLU
attempts to cooperate with groups with contrary positions when hosting events in order to foster discourse.
Although the ND ACLU has worked almost entirely on academic discussion, it will once day begin to
undertake advocacy efforts oriented towards the promotion of civil liberties.
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