The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, legal and advocacy organization — a state affiliate of the national ACLU. For nearly 60 years, we have been working in Nebraska's courts, the Capitol, and our communities to protect and expand our rights and freedoms. To give us as many tools as possible to do our work, we are composed of both a 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4). Our organizational documents such as bylaws, tax returns, and audited financial statements are compiled for public review here. Get to know our team and board of directors. Or join us by becoming a member today.
OUR VISION
At the ACLU of Nebraska, we envision a just and accountable Nebraska where "We the People" means all of us, and where the human rights, civil rights, and civil liberties of all people in Nebraska are honored and protected.
OUR MISSION
We educate, advocate, and litigate to defend and expand the human rights, civil rights, and civil liberties of all Nebraskans.
OUR VALUES
EQUITY
We foster a culture where all are welcomed, seen, valued and respected. We create spaces for inclusive and meaningful conversations and growth. We boldly confront discrimination and dismantle the systemic barriers that enable it.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We hold ourselves, our partners, and systems of power accountable. We honor our commitments with action, measure our impact with integrity, and take responsibility for delivering meaningful results.
EXCELLENCE
We apply innovative approaches, employ proven strategies, and take smart risks in pursuit of ambitious goals. We plan, execute, debrief, and learn.
AUTHENTICITY
We listen to, are informed by, and amplify the voices of those most impacted by injustice. We seek deeper understanding and connection and speak our truth with intention, honesty and kindness.
RESILIENCE
We persevere to achieve our goals. We sustain and build the strength of our movement by cultivating hope, joy, and well-being in our work together.
PARTNERSHIP
We unite our strengths and align our actions in collaboration with partners who share our goals. We show up as trusted colleagues, working together to co-create solutions that advance justice.
The ACLU of Nebraska is a proud member of Give Nebraska and the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands.
