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 15, 2017

Trump Is Considering Expanding Killing Powers Abroad. The Consequences for Civilians Will Be Disastrous.

Mar 9, 2017

In a First, the Trump Administration Moves to Invoke Secrecy Claims in Torture Lawsuit

Mar 7, 2017

I Was a Muslim Teen Under NYPD Surveillance. But Now I Have More Hope Than Ever.

Mar 6, 2017

Revised Settlement Means Even Stronger Protection From NYPD Surveillance for New York’s Muslims

Mar 5, 2017

Trump's Wiretapping Accusations: Here's What the Government Can Actually Do

Feb 21, 2017

We Must Rein in President Trump’s Spying Powers

Feb 19, 2017

The 75th Anniversary of E.O. 9066 Is a Solemn Reminder to Fight Back Against the Trump Administration’s Fearmongering

Feb 10, 2017

The ACLU Is in Dublin, Ireland, Today Defending the Right to Privacy for Europeans and Americans Alike

Feb 8, 2017

New Documents Show This TSA Program Blamed for Profiling Is Unscientific and Unreliable — But Still It Continues

Feb 7, 2017

Flying Home From Abroad, a Border Agent Stopped and Questioned Me … About My Work for the ACLU