News & Commentary about National Security

The ACLU’s National Security Project is dedicated to ensuring that U.S. national security policies and practices are consistent with the Constitution, civil liberties, and human rights.

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Apr 5, 2013

International Human Rights Body Seeking Answers on U.S. Civil and Political Rights Record

Apr 5, 2013

Report Details Government’s Ability to Analyze Massive Aerial Surveillance Video Streams

Apr 5, 2013

CISPA Explainer #4: Is There Anything Besides Information-Sharing Hidden in CISPA?

Apr 4, 2013

CISPA Explainer #3: What Can Be Done With Information After It Is Shared?

Apr 4, 2013

Ohio Aerial Surveillance System Moving Forward Without Having to Wait For FAA Drone Rules

Apr 3, 2013

CISPA Explainer #2: With Whom Can Information Be Shared?

Apr 2, 2013

CISPA Explainer #1: What Information Can Be Shared?

Apr 1, 2013

CIA to Promote Head of "Black Site" Where Torture Occurred?

Mar 29, 2013

What the Government Should Disclose About Its Targeted Killing Program

Mar 28, 2013

CISPA's Problem Isn't Bad PR, It’s Bad Privacy