ACLU Washington Legislative Office Wrap-Up for 2008

The Washington Legislative Office (WLO) of the American Civil Liberties Union fights to defend constitutional principles and preserve Americans’ civil liberties. This year the ACLU worked closely with Congress in an attempt to contain the damage done by the Bush administration. What follows highlights the issues, the battles and the victories of the ACLU’s Washington, DC based lobbying and advocacy efforts during 2008.