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Fact Sheet: The Truth About Torture (04/01/2009)

Guantánamo Fact Sheet (01/15/2009)

Fact Sheet - Torture FOIA (12/11/2008)

America's Surveillance Society (11/18/2008)

Fact Sheet - New Attorney General Guidelines (10/08/2008)

Talking Points on the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 (07/01/2008)
The FISA Amendments Act of 2008 is an unconstitutional bill that would significantly modify the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. It grants sweeping new monitoring powers to the government with little court oversight, and ensures the dismissal of all pending cases against telecommunication companies.

H.R. 6304, THE FISA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 (06/19/2008)
The ACLU recommends a no vote on H.R. 6304, which grants sweeping wiretapping authority to the government with little court oversight and ensures the dismissal of all pending cases against the telecommunication companies. Most importantly:

Quotes From Political Leaders on the Battle Over Domestic Surveillance and Immunity for Telecommunications Companies (02/17/2008)

ACLU Real ID Scorecard (01/17/2008)
Real ID regulations earn a failing grade. Find out why.

Fuzzy Math and the Real Cost of Real ID (01/16/2008)
A persistent criticism of the Real ID Act since its enactment in 2005 has been the charge that the law is a massive unfunded mandate. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initially estimated that nationwide implementation would cost over $23 billion, roughly in line with estimates from independent groups like the National Governors Association and National Conference of State Legislators.