American Civil Liberties Union

American Civil Liberties Union

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 : War Powers and the Draft : Legislative Documents

Executive Summary: Upsetting Checks and Balances: Congressional Hostility Toward the Courts In Times of Crisis (11/01/2001)

Report: Upsetting Checks and Balances - Congressional Hostility to Courts in Times of Crisis (11/01/2001)

Letter to House and Senate Leaders on the Authorization of Use of Military Force (09/20/2001)

Testimony of Legislative Counsel Gregory T. Nojeim on the Civil Liberties Implications of Counterterrorism Measures Before the National Commission on Terrorism (03/17/2000)

Letter to Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott on War Powers and Kosovo (04/30/1999)

Letter to Speaker Hastert on War Powers and Kosovo (04/28/1999)

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