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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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Jul 19, 2013

A Time for Breaking Laws: The Injustice of NSA Surveillance

A Time for Breaking Laws: The Injustice of NSA Surveillance

Jul 19, 2013

The Biggest Reform in the New DOJ Media Guidelines

The Biggest Reform in the New DOJ Media Guidelines

Jul 19, 2013

"Limited Only by the Imagination": The Need for Legal Limits on License Plate Reader Use

"Limited Only by the Imagination": The Need for Legal Limits on License Plate Reader Use

Jul 19, 2013

In Court Today: Challenging the Drone Killings of Three Americans

In Court Today: Challenging the Drone Killings of Three Americans

Jul 18, 2013

VICTORY! Historic Agreement Will Overhaul Puerto Rico Police Department Notorious for Brutality

VICTORY! Historic Agreement Will Overhaul Puerto Rico Police Department Notorious for Brutality

Jul 18, 2013

State secrecy and opaque funding programs cloud public's understanding of federal grants for surveillance gear

State secrecy and opaque funding programs cloud public's understanding of federal grants for surveillance gear

Jul 18, 2013

A Year in Targeted Killing: Small Steps Forward on Transparency, Still No Accountability

A Year in Targeted Killing: Small Steps Forward on Transparency, Still No Accountability

Jul 18, 2013

Want a Debate on Surveillance? Give Us the Facts First.

Want a Debate on Surveillance? Give Us the Facts First.

Jul 18, 2013

Far More than a Half-Measure on News Media Investigations

Far More than a Half-Measure on News Media Investigations

Jul 18, 2013

ACLU Challenges 67 Days of Warrantless Cell Phone Location Tracking

ACLU Challenges 67 Days of Warrantless Cell Phone Location Tracking