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Supreme Court and COPA (05/15/2002)
A summary of the Supreme Court's decision in ACLU v. Ashcroft concerning the Child Online Protection Act

Fact Sheet on Children's Internet Protection Act (04/20/2002)
The ACLU argued in court that a federal law that forces libraries to censor constitutionally protected speech online (CIPA) is unconstitutional and should be thrown out.

What's Wrong With Public Video Surveillance? (02/25/2002)
Although the ACLU has no objection to cameras at specific, high-profile public places that are potential terrorist targets, such as the U.S. Capitol, the impulse to blanket our public spaces and streets with video surveillance is a bad idea.

ID Cards: 5 Reasons Why They Should Be Rejected (01/01/2002)
ID Cards

Model State Emergency Health Powers Act (01/01/2002)
Model State Emergency Health Powers Act

Surveillance Under the USA/PATRIOT Act (10/23/2001)

Wiretapping Provisions of Anti-Terrorism Legislation (10/10/2001)

Surveillance Powers: A Chart (10/10/2001)