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Weekly Feature Workshop
Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM Central
Live Interactive Zoom Class
Defend Enforce & Assert Rights
Mastering the Art of Standing
Are you occupying your rightful position—or are you suppressed by an overreaching authority?
The Constitution exists to bound the government and safeguard your natural liberty. While power stems from you, most citizens have lost the knowledge of how to check that power.
Shift from confusion to clarity, from defensive reactions to strategic readiness, and from passivity to powerful advocacy.
Be the architect of your future—not a casualty.
Our Purpose
Actionable Lawful Education for the Modern Citizen
ACLA focuses on the real-world application of constitutional law. We bridge the gap between abstract theory and practical utility, ensuring citizens possess the functional skills to navigate local and national legal frameworks with certainty and effectiveness.
We provide advocates with the precise procedural tools required to succeed in legal settings. Through our curriculum focused on common law and original intent, we help our members become resilient defenders of freedom within the modern judicial structure.
Via live training and mentorship, ACLA builds a network of informed Americans who can hold public servants to their oaths. We believe an educated populace is the only way to ensure the long-term survival of our constitutional republic.
Advocate, Advisor, Leader
About Tony Pellegrino
Tony Pellegrino is a premier constitutional strategist who specializes in helping individuals master the art of self-advocacy. As the leader of ACLA, he provides the tactical mentorship necessary for those facing complex legal battles alone. By blending historical common law with today's procedural requirements, Tony hosts workshops that transform complex legal concepts into winning strategies for the courtroom and local government boardrooms alike.
ACLA Impact Stories
The Academy is built on action. We don't just talk about the law; we engage in real struggles to protect civil liberties and achieve tangible results.
Surveillance Defense
Caldwell, Id
Local Reform
Union Twp., Pa
Advocacy for Workers Allegheny Cnty., Pa
Lead strategist Tony Pellegrino challenged the City of Caldwell regarding intrusive surveillance cameras. The city received a final demand to dismantle the system or face immediate federal litigation.
Restored local transparency as ACLA actions dismantled a corrupt municipal administration, proving that organized citizens can effectively dismantle lawless bureaucracy through lawful pressure.
Helping displaced workers find their voice in court to fight unconstitutional mandates and reclaim their livelihoods through grounded legal principles and steadfast determination.
ACLA News Feed
Find the latest videos on government transparency, workshop highlights, and strategic updates regarding constitutional defense and local action.
Founder Tony Pellegrino warned the City of Caldwell on July 7, 2026, with a formal lawsuit notice regarding their illegal surveillance net, asserting the Fourth Amendment for all residents.
In early 2024, Tony Pellegrino helped empower the residents of Union Township, leading to a massive shift in local leadership. This case study shows how constitutional literacy can directly translate into political accountability at the most local and impactful level of government.
ACLA provided the legal roadmap that allowed workers to challenge vaccine requirements in federal court, securing rights and demonstrating that individual liberty cannot be discarded by administrative edict.
The History of Self-Representation
Investigating how the right to represent oneself is rooted in our history and how you can use it today...
March 12, 2026
Amendments vs Administrative Codes
How your fundamental rights serve as the primary defense against the growing reach of the regulatory state...
February 28, 2026
Natural Law in Modern Courts
Understanding the difference between inherent rights and granted privileges to strengthen your legal stance...
February 15, 2026