Anthony D. Romero

Anthony D. Romero is the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), an organization dedicated to defending individual rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution. Under his leadership, the ACLU has become a prominent advocate for various civil rights issues, including immigration, free speech, and privacy rights. Romero has been instrumental in shaping the ACLU's responses to significant legal challenges, including those posed by the Trump administration. He has spoken out against policies that he views as unconstitutional, such as the effort to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States, emphasizing the importance of upholding American values and the rule of law.