Mission

The Legal Action Center is the only non-profit law and policy organization in the U.S. whose sole mission is to fight discrimination against people with histories of addiction, HIV/AIDS, or criminal records, and to advocate for sound public policies in these areas. LAC is committed to helping people reclaim their lives, maintain their dignity, and participate fully in society as productive, responsible citizens.

What We Do

Since our founding in 1973, the Legal Action Center has employed a multifaceted approach that includes legal services, litigation, policy advocacy, coalition-building, and education to guard the civil rights and civil liberties of our constituents - and to dismantle the discriminatory barriers that systematically deny them these rights and liberties.