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Is that the only way the ACLU works? Can't they offer to cover the expense of the person with standing by either using their attorneys or footing the bill for the team already in place?


> Can't they offer to cover the expense of the person with standing by either using their attorneys or footing the bill for the team already in place?

This is how they actually work.


Provided you're fighting for the liberties they care about.


> Provided you're fighting for the liberties they care about

Sure. The point is the ACLU doesn't wait to get sued itself. That would be stupid. It finds test cases and supports them with external resources.




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