News & Commentary about NSA Surveillance

The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.

The National Security Agency seal is displayed on a mobile phone screen.

Apr 25, 2024

How is One of America's Biggest Spy Agencies Using AI? We're Suing to Find Out.

The National Security Agency seal on a keyboard.

Apr 11, 2023

Five Things to Know About NSA Mass Surveillance and the Coming Fight in Congress

Nov 8, 2021

How the FBI Spied on Orange County Muslims And Attempted to Get Away With It

Nov 4, 2021

Can the Government Wrongfully Spy on You and Get Away With It?

E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse information sign at the entrance to the Federal courthouse in Washington, D.C.

Apr 20, 2021

The Public Should Have Access to the Surveillance Court’s Opinions

A hand holding a smart phone shrouded in darkness.

Feb 12, 2020

Deadline Looming, Strongest Surveillance Reform Bill Yet Emerges

Nov 21, 2019

Congress Just Temporarily Extended the Government’s Spying Powers

Jun 3, 2019

The Hypocrisy of William Barr's Spying Claims

Mar 5, 2019

Ending the NSA’s Massive Phone Spying Program Would Be a Good Start — But There’s a Lot More to Do

Feb 6, 2019

How to Shine a Light on U.S. Government Surveillance of Americans