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of the ACLU!

A strong, broad membership base enables the ACLU of Wisconsin to weigh in on the important issues of the day and lobby for civil liberties and civil rights protections on both the local and the national level. Your support gives civil liberties and civil rights a voice here in Wisconsin. Join the 6,000 plus members of the ACLU of Wisconsin, and the over 400,000 ACLU members nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding ACLU Membership

Are there seperate membership dues for ACLU National and the Wisconsin Affiliate?
When you join the ACLU, ou automatically become a member of both the Wisconsin affiliate and the national ACLU.

When are membership dues renewable?
Your dues are renewable on the anniversary date of your joining.

What are the membership dues?
We offer the following levels of membership:

Sustaining Membership: $125
Supporting Membership: $75
Joint Membership: $50
Contributing Membership: $35
Basic Membership: $20
Limited Income/ Student Membership: $5

Any questions regarding dues should be directed to our state office.

What do I get with my membership?
Every member receives Civil Liberties, the national ACLU's newspaper, which covers civil liberties issues all over the country in a clear and comprehensive way. In addition, the ACLU publishes a broad variety of special newsletters, public policy reports, handbooks and brochures. Visit the national website for more information.

Is my membership due Tax-Deductible?
No. Because a significant part of the ACLU's work is legislative lobbying on the local, state and national level, your ACLU dues are not tax-deductible. However the ACLU Foundation of Wisconsin is a 501(c)3 tax-deductible entity of the ACLU of Wisconsin that underwrites the legal work of the affiliate. Contributions to the ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation are tax-deductible and support litigation, public education and special projects. For more information about tax-deductible gifts to the Foundation, contact our state office.