People Power
Welcome to ACLU People Power. The movement needs you.
People power is the ACLU’s grassroots network of activists, volunteers, and supporters organizing in their communities to protect our rights and demand lasting change. We’re glad you’re here.
Start Your Journey
New to taking action? We’ve got you.
Whether you’re showing up for the first time or a seasoned organizer, we offer tools and trainings to help you get started.
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Get Involved
Ready to take action? Here’s where you can plug in right now.
There’s no one way to be a part of this movement- what matters is showing up. Whether you’ve got one hour a month or you’re ready to be a leader in your community, ACLU People Power is here to help you take action in meaningful ways.
Here’s how to get involved with our national volunteer team:
Join our Monthly Volunteer Action Calls
ACLU People Power hosts monthly People Power Action Calls for our members to convene and learn about the latest updates and ways to take action. Our 2025 Action Calls came to a conclusion on 11.18.25. However, you can sign up here to stay tuned for our 2026 schedule.
Connect Locally
Find an event in your state:
Take Action
You can take action with us right now- all it takes is five minutes.
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Stay Connected
Join the movement and stay connected
We need volunteers like you to get plugged into the movement for civil rights. Our volunteers come from every corner of the country to defend civil liberties and stand up to injustice- and just like you, they’re here because they care. With threats to our liberties spreading at an alarming rate, now is the time to get involved. Reach out to us at info@peoplepower.org if you have questions.
Resources
The stakes could never be higher- and before you hit the streets, make sure you arm yourself with knowledge
Organizing to Protect Democracy Trainings
We are in the fight of a lifetime to defend our rights, our freedoms, and our democracy. Check out the recordings from our 4-part virtual training series built to ignite your activism and give you the tools to organize, mobilize, and lead in this critical moment.