Ira Glasser

Ira Glasser
Glasser receiving the Richard J. Dennis Drugpeace award in 2015
Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union
In office
1978–2001
PresidentNorman Dorsen
Nadine Strossen
Preceded byAryeh Neier
Succeeded byAnthony D. Romero
Personal details
Born (1938-04-18) April 18, 1938
New York City, U.S.
EducationQueens College (BS)
Ohio State University (MS)
New School

Ira Saul Glasser (born April 18, 1938) is an American civil liberties activist who served as the fifth executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) from 1978 to 2001. His life is the subject of the 2020 documentary Mighty Ira.