What is the ACLU?

I feel my rights were violated. Who can help?

When can I call the Complaint line?

Do we take walk ins?

Can I open a claim on the behalf of someone else?

How long will it take to process my complaint?

How do I make a donation?

How do I become an ACLU member?

Is it ok to contact your main office if I want to file a legal compliant?

What is the ACLU's position on the Second Amendment?

Does the ACLU of MD accept appointments?

When I call will I be able to obtain employees direct contact information?

What are some of the cases the ACLU of MD has taken on?


What is the ACLU?

The American Civil Liberties Union was founded in 1920 and is our nation's guardian of liberty. The ACLU of Maryland was founded in 1931. The ACLU works in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States. 

I feel my rights were violated. Who can help?

You can call the Civil Rights Complaint Line on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3pm at 443-524-2558.

When can I call the Complaint line?

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3pm.

Do we take walk ins?

We don’t take walk ins nor do we make appointments. 

Can I open a claim on the behalf of someone else?

Yes.

How long will it take to process my complaint?

Typically 4-6 weeks to review the legal intake complaint.

How do I make a donation?

Click here to make a donation to the ACLU of Maryland. Thank you for your support.

How do I become an ACLU member?

The need has never been greater for freedom-loving people to join the ACLU. You can join online or by telephone 410-889-8555. Take a stand against the growing threats to our most cherished Constitutional liberties.

Is it ok to contact your main office if I want to file a legal compliant?

No, if you are seeking assistance please do not call our main office number. Call the Complaint line at 443-524-2558.

What is the ACLU's position on the Second Amendment?

The Second Amendment provides: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Given the reference to "a well regulated Militia" and "the security of a free State," the ACLU has long taken the position that the Second Amendment protects a collective right rather than an individual right. For more information, please read the National ACLU's statement on the Second Amendment.

Does the ACLU of MD accept appointments?

We do not accept appointments.

When I call will I be able to obtain employees direct contact information?

As an ACLU policy, we do not provide employees contact information.

What are some of the cases the ACLU of MD has taken on?

Please visit our Legal Advocacy Page to review some of the cases.