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.
Garcetti v. Ceballos (09/22/2005) Reviewing whether a government whistleblower forfeits all First Amendment protection by speaking out in the course of his or her job. DECIDED
