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.
ACLU, et al. v. Department of Justice (10/24/2002) Complaint is asking the US District Court for the District of Columbia for an injunction to force the government to answer FOIA request regarding new authority provided by the Patriot Act.
