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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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Feb 20, 2014

In Court Today: Challenging DOJ Secrecy on Use of Warrantless Cell Phone Location Tracking

In Court Today: Challenging DOJ Secrecy on Use of Warrantless Cell Phone Location Tracking

Feb 19, 2014

AT&T's First Transparency Report Reveals Warrantless Demands for Customer Data

AT&T's First Transparency Report Reveals Warrantless Demands for Customer Data

Feb 19, 2014

State High Courts Realize It's Not 1986 Anymore, Broaden Privacy Protections

State High Courts Realize It's Not 1986 Anymore, Broaden Privacy Protections

Feb 13, 2014

So you think you have nothing to hide...

So you think you have nothing to hide...

Feb 12, 2014

"Snowden Was Justified." Get the Facts and You’ll Likely Agree.

"Snowden Was Justified." Get the Facts and You’ll Likely Agree.

Feb 12, 2014

Court Rules Feds Need Warrant to Access Drug Prescriptions Database

Court Rules Feds Need Warrant to Access Drug Prescriptions Database

Feb 11, 2014

Five Surveillance Myths Stalling NSA Reform, Debunked

Five Surveillance Myths Stalling NSA Reform, Debunked

Feb 7, 2014

Persistent Aerial Surveillance: Do We Want To Go There, America?

Persistent Aerial Surveillance: Do We Want To Go There, America?
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Feb 6, 2014

Yet Another Surveillance Tool in FBI Hands. But How Are They Using It?

Yet Another Surveillance Tool in FBI Hands. But How Are They Using It?

Feb 5, 2014

Former CIA director: In order to spy on domestic dissidents, just call them terrorists

Former CIA director: In order to spy on domestic dissidents, just call them terrorists