The ACLU is leading the fight to protect civil rights and challenge systemic inequality in housing, employment, education, and beyond. Recent actions by the Trump administration threaten decades of progress by rolling back disparate impact protections — a key tool that holds institutions accountable for policies that disproportionately harm marginalized communities, even without explicit intent to discriminate.
The ACLU’s Racial Justice and Women’s Rights Programs are pushing back through strategic litigation, advocacy, and public education. From challenging unjust housing ordinances and discriminatory employment practices to defending diversity and inclusion programs in schools, the ACLU continues to fight for equal access and opportunity for all.