Policy Internship

MISSION The ACLU of Georgia enhances and defends the civil liberties and rights of all Georgians through legal action, legislative and community advocacy, and civic education and engagement. We are an inclusive, non-partisan, statewide organization powered by our members, donors, and active volunteers. WHO WE ARE The ACLU’s work is sustained by more than 500,000 members and supporters who play an active role in defending freedom. We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that reaches out to and represents anyone whose fundamental freedoms have been violated. We are the largest organization defending civil rights and civil liberties in the world. The ACLU protects American values and preserves American freedoms. Our job is to conserve America’s civic values – as expressed in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights – and defend these rights even when its unpopular to do so. Protecting the freedoms of those with whom the majority disagrees or despises is the only way to keep those precious rights alive for future generations. Sticking up for the little guy is fundamental to preserving the integrity of our democracy. WHAT WE DO Defending our rights in the courts We are the nation’s leading civil liberties advocate in the Supreme Court. With over 200 staff attorneys and an extensive network of cooperating attorneys, we handle thousands of cases each year on behalf of clients whose rights have been violated. Empowering communities across the U.S. We protect your freedom through a nationwide network of staffed offices in every state, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Influencing public policy with a powerful voice Our legislative advocates are a constant presence in federal and state governments, working with policymakers to ensure the necessary laws exist to protect our civil rights.