News & Commentary about National Security
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The ACLU’s National Security Project is dedicated to ensuring that U.S. national security policies and practices are consistent with the Constitution, civil liberties, and human rights.
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Nov 8, 2017
U.S. Gave Its Torturers a Pass, So International Court Steps In
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Nov 3, 2017
The Trump Administration Is Keeping a U.S. Citizen Secretly Locked Up Without Charges
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Oct 27, 2017
History Shows Activists Should Fear the Surveillance State
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Oct 16, 2017
The CIA Is Playing Coy About Trump’s First Raid In Yemen
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Oct 10, 2017
Congress Finally Begins the Process of Reforming Warrantless Government Surveillance
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Sep 29, 2017
The Many Problems With the Trump Administration’s Plan to Hold on to Some Immigrants’ Social Media Posts
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Sep 26, 2017
Boston Police Can Protect Their Residents by Limiting Cooperating With the Federal Government
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Sep 22, 2017
The Trump Administration Is Looking to Make It Easier to Kill More People in More Places