the American Civil Liberties Union: a US organization that protects and defends people in situations where their civil rights (=freedom, fair treatment etc) are not being respected
Synonyms and related words
Equal rights
human rights
equal
basic
the ACLU
US /ˌeɪ si el ˈju/
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theACLU at the American Civil Liberties Union
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the American Civil Liberties Union: an organization that protects and defends people in situations where their civil rights (=freedom, fair treatment, etc.) are not being respected