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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.


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National Security : Legislative Documents

ACLU Letter to the House of Representatives Urging Swift Passage of H.R. 1317, Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act (10/18/2005)

ACLU Letter to the House of Representatives Urging Swift Passage of H.R. 1317, Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act (10/18/2005)

ACLU Letter to the House of Representatives Urging Swift Passage of H.R. 1317, Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act (10/18/2005)

ACLU Letter to the Senate Supporting the Cuba Travel Amendment to the Transportation/Treasury Appropriations Bill (10/17/2005)

Why FBI Intelligence Subpoenas Threaten Civil Liberties (06/28/2005)

Myths and Realities About the Patriot Act (06/22/2005)

ACLU Letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee Regarding the Need for Accountability on Government Abuse of Detainees (06/21/2005)

Sign-On Letter to the Government Accountability Office Asking for Strict Oversight of the Secure Flight Program (06/20/2005)

ACLU Letter To United States Senate Endorsing S. 589, The Faster FOIA Act of 2005 (06/15/2005)

ACLU Letter to Representative Coble Supplementing Timothy H. Edgar's April 19, 2005 Testimony on the USA PATRIOT Act (06/15/2005)

ACLU Letter to the United States House of Representatives Urging Support of Amendments Restoring Checks and Balances to USA PATRIOT Act Powers (06/15/2005)

ACLU Memo to Interested Persons Offering a Section By Section Analysis of the SAFE ACT of 2005 (06/07/2005)

Testimony of Acting Director Gregory T. Nojeim and National Security Policy Counsel Timothy H. Edgar At An Oversight Hearing on Sections 505 and 804 of the USA PATRIOT Act (05/26/2005)

Coalition Letter to Senators Roberts and Rockefeller Opposing Administrative Subpoenas (05/23/2005)

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