Civil liberties groups are organizations that advocate for the protection and promotion of individual rights and freedoms guaranteed by law. These rights often include freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and the right to privacy. Such groups work to ensure that government actions do not infringe upon these fundamental rights, often through legal challenges, public education, and lobbying efforts. Many civil liberties groups, like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Human Rights Watch, focus on specific issues such as discrimination, surveillance, and criminal justice reform. They aim to raise awareness about civil liberties violations and push for policies that uphold democratic values and human rights for all individuals.