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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 : Legislative Documents

Letter to the House on Anti-Terrorism Aviation Security Bills (10/31/2001)

Sign-on Letter to Department of Justice Urging Full Disclosure on Persons Arrested in Wake of Terrorist Attacks (10/29/2001)

How the Anti-Terrorism Bill Puts CIA Back in the Business of Spying on Americans (10/23/2001)

How the Anti-Terrorism Bill Enables Law Enforcement to Use Intelligence Authorities to Circumvent the Privacy Protections Afforded in Criminal Cases (10/23/2001)

Letter to the House Urging Rejection on the Final Version of the USA PATRIOT Act (10/23/2001)

Letter to the Senate Urging Rejection on the Final Version of the USA PATRIOT Act (10/23/2001)

How the Anti-Terrorism Bill Expands Law Enforcement "Sneak and Peek" Warrants (10/23/2001)

How the Anti-Terrorism Bill Allows for Detention of People Engaging in Innocent Associational Activity (10/23/2001)

How the Anti-Terrorism Bill Limits Judicial Oversight of Telephone and Internet Surveillance (10/23/2001)

How the Anti-Terrorism Bill Permits Indefinite Detention of Immigrants (10/23/2001)

How the Anti-Terrorism Bill Puts Financial Privacy at Risk (10/23/2001)

How the Anti-Terrorism Bill Puts Student Privacy at Risk (10/23/2001)

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