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National Security:
Throughout U.S. history "national security" has often been used as a pretext for massive violations of individual rights. The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 mobilized our country in the fight against terrorism. However, this also launched a serious civil liberties crises. The ACLU continues to challenge policies like the USA Patriot Act, and creates campaigns like Safe and Free.

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National Security : Classified Information : Legislative Documents

Testimony of ACLU Legal Director, Steven R. Shapiro, Before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Regarding The State Secrets Protection Act of 2008 (07/31/2008)

Testimony of Caroline Fredrickson on Overclassification Before the House Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment (06/11/2008)

ACLU Statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee on the State Secrets Privilege (02/13/2008)

Statement of Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union, on the Freedom of Information Act Before the House Government Reform and Oversight Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives (02/14/2007)

Statement Submitted by ACLU Legislative Counsel Timothy H. Edgar at a Hearing before House Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations on Overclassification (08/24/2004)

Letter to Attorney General Ashcroft on Penalties for Unauthorized Disclosures of Classified Information (12/11/2002)

Letter to Senator Graham on Criminal Penalties for Classified Information Disclosure (08/30/2001)

Letter to Senator Leahy on Criminal Penalties for Disclosure of Classified Information (08/30/2001)

Letter to the House on the Criminal Penalties for Disclosure of Classified Information (10/11/2000)

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