Fuel the Fight!

Why Your Support for the ACLU of Colorado Matters More Than Ever

Every day in Colorado, the promise of freedom and equality is tested — in our courts, our classrooms, and our communities. The ACLU of Colorado stands at the front lines of those fights, defending the civil rights and civil liberties that allow each of us to live with dignity, autonomy, and safety. But we cannot do this work alone. The future of our democracy depends on people like you — people who believe that justice should be real, not rhetorical, and who are willing to stand up when it’s under threat.

For over 70 years, the ACLU of Colorado has been a relentless force for fairness and accountability. We’ve defended free speech and reproductive freedom, challenged racial injustice in policing, fought for the rights of LGBTQ+ Coloradans, and held government officials accountable when they overstep their authority. We’ve been there for students whose voices were silenced, protesters targeted for speaking truth to power, and families caught in systems designed to exclude them.

In every corner of this state — from Grand Junction to Pueblo, from Aurora to the Eastern Plains — we’ve seen the same truth: the fight for civil rights and civil liberties doesn’t just happen in Washington, D.C. It happens here, in our neighborhoods, city councils, and state legislature. That’s why your support is so essential. Because when national protections are rolled back, it’s the ACLU of Colorado that steps in to defend the rights of every person who calls this state home.

At the state and local level, the decisions that shape people’s daily lives are made quietly but have enormous consequences. A city ordinance can criminalize homelessness or affirm the right to exist in public space. A school policy can marginalize transgender youth or protect them. A state bill can either restrict voting access or expand it. The ACLU of Colorado fights at these intersections — where democracy is lived and experienced, not just debated — ensuring that the ideals of liberty and equality have real force in people’s lives.

We know that the challenges ahead are real. Extremist attacks on trans youth, voter suppression efforts, the criminalization of poverty, and the misuse of surveillance technologies threaten to erode the rights of countless Coloradans. But we also know this: the ACLU of Colorado has faced moments like this before, and we have prevailed — not because it was easy, but because people like you refused to give up on what’s right.

When you donate to the ACLU of Colorado, you’re not just funding an organization — you’re investing in the idea that democracy only works when it works for everyone. You’re ensuring that when someone’s rights are violated, there’s a lawyer ready to defend them. That when lawmakers threaten to strip away freedom, there’s a team ready to fight back. And that when a young person decides to speak out against injustice, they know they are not alone.

Our work is powered entirely by people — not by government funding or corporate influence, but by individuals who share a belief in liberty and justice for all. Every dollar you give strengthens that fight.

In a moment when the rights we’ve long relied on are being questioned or stripped away, it’s easy to feel discouraged. But this is also a moment of opportunity — a time to recommit to the vision of a fair, inclusive, and democratic Colorado. Together, we can ensure that the values we cherish are not lost to apathy or fear, but made stronger through action and solidarity.

The ACLU of Colorado has always been here when rights are under attack. With your support, we always will be.

Join the fight. Defend freedom — in the courts, in the Capitol, and in every community across our state.