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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Mar 21, 2012

In Court Today: Protecting the Right to Protest the President

Mar 20, 2012

Afghan and Iraqi Victims of Torture by U.S. Military Seek Justice From International Human Rights Tribunal

Mar 19, 2012

Even After Supreme Court GPS Decision, Feds Still Want Warrantless Cell Phone Tracking

Mar 16, 2012

Government Confirms That It Has Secret Interpretation of Patriot Act Spy Powers

Mar 15, 2012

Sens. Wyden and Udall Weigh in on ACLU Patriot Act FOIA Case

Mar 15, 2012

Brady Reform: New Legislation Is a Win for Justice

Mar 15, 2012

Drone Strikes Filing Today: Appealing the CIA's Attempt to Hide the Worst-Kept Secret in the World

Mar 13, 2012

VIDEO: See What Armed Domestic Drones Look Like

Mar 13, 2012

CIA: We Do Not "Concede or Not Concede" that Waterboarding is Illegal

Mar 12, 2012

VIDEO: Presidential Power and the Targeted Killing Debate