The ACLU was founded 105 years ago today, ACLU Supporter.

In the years following World War I, when the U.S. government targeted and deported thousands of dissidents and left-wing radicals during the first "Red Scare," a small group of people came together to fight back through public awareness and legal advocacy. This group of idealists became known as the American Civil Liberties Union.

Since our Founding Day, we've gained millions of supporters – including you – and argued in front of the Supreme Court more than any other non-profit organization in the country. But what we're fighting for has never changed: rights and freedom for all.

Now, with a new president set to take office tomorrow, our teams are gearing up to confront the Trump administration and protect our freedoms from the most egregious threats.

But we can only do this work with your support. The future of the ACLU is in your hands, ACLU Supporter.

That's why today, in honor of our Founders Day, I'm asking you to become a Guardian of Liberty by making a monthly gift to the ACLU. To keep our organization fit to fight, we need 500 new Guardians of Liberty before Donald Trump is sworn in tomorrow.

So will you please make a monthly gift right now to ensure that we can fight for our freedoms for the next four years and beyond?

A monthly contribution to the ACLU is the greatest investment you can make in protecting our civil liberties – particularly in the face of the incoming administration.

So please, in honor of ACLU Founders Day, make a monthly gift now and become a Guardian of Liberty: Your sustained support is urgently needed.

Here's to keeping up the fight together. Thank you for all you do to support our vital organization.

Anthony D. Romero
Pronouns: He, him, his
Executive Director, ACLU