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Talking Points on the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 (07/01/2008)
The FISA Amendments Act of 2008 is an unconstitutional bill that would significantly modify the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. It grants sweeping new monitoring powers to the government with little court oversight, and ensures the dismissal of all pending cases against telecommunication companies.

H.R. 6304, THE FISA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 (06/19/2008)
The ACLU recommends a no vote on H.R. 6304, which grants sweeping wiretapping authority to the government with little court oversight and ensures the dismissal of all pending cases against the telecommunication companies. Most importantly:

Quotes From Political Leaders on the Battle Over Domestic Surveillance and Immunity for Telecommunications Companies (02/17/2008)

ACLU Real ID Scorecard (01/17/2008)
Real ID regulations earn a failing grade. Find out why.

Fuzzy Math and the Real Cost of Real ID (01/16/2008)
A persistent criticism of the Real ID Act since its enactment in 2005 has been the charge that the law is a massive unfunded mandate. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initially estimated that nationwide implementation would cost over $23 billion, roughly in line with estimates from independent groups like the National Governors Association and National Conference of State Legislators.

Fact Sheet: Final Real ID Regulations (01/11/2008)
Compliance Deadlines. States need to do almost nothing to comply with Real ID before 2014 (or 2017 for those over the age of 50)DHS will grant an extension until Dec 31, 2009 to any state which requests one.Citizens of states who become “materially compliant” will be able to use their license for all federal purposes until 2014 (or 2017 for those over the age of 50). Material compliance under the regulations is essentially what states are already doing in the issuance of licenses (and only a fraction of what the Real ID statute requires).

What We Need From the Next Attorney General (09/17/2007)
Any nominee for attorney general should take an oath to fulfill a four part pledge.

Why a Surveillance Society Clock? (09/04/2007)

ACLU Fact Sheet on the “Police America Act" (08/07/2007)

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: Myths and Facts (07/31/2007)
The administration is asking for greater authority to wiretap without warrants in a proposal being floated to House and Senate Intelligence Committees today. President Bush wants Congress to make significant changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that would allow expanded warrantless spying.