The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Northern California is a non-profit organization that works to defend and advance civil liberties and civil rights through impact litigation, policy advocacy, and public education. The organization focuses on issues such as criminal justice reform, free speech, immigrants' rights, LGBTQ rights, privacy, racial justice, and voting rights. The ACLU of Northern California is part of a nationwide network of ACLU affiliates that work together to protect and promote civil liberties and civil rights for all people in the United States.