National Security: Throughout U.S. history "national security" has often been used as a pretext for massive violations of individual rights. The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 mobilized our country in the fight
against terrorism. However, this also launched a serious civil liberties
crises. The ACLU continues to challenge policies like the USA Patriot Act, and creates campaigns like Safe and Free.
National Security
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Freedom of Information-Government Secrets
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Legal Documents
ACLU v. Department of Defense - Complaint (09/04/2007) A lawsuit against the Department of Defense (DoD) demanding that it comply with a Freedom of Information Act request to release documents regarding civilians killed by coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
