News & Commentary about Privacy and Surveillance
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The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
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Aug 31, 2012
Republican Party Platform Advocates Regulation of Drone Surveillance
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Aug 30, 2012
Two More Days to Vote for ACLU SXSW Panels!
Aug 27, 2012
Twitter Appeals Ruling in Battle Over Occupy Wall Street Protester’s Information
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Aug 23, 2012
VIDEO: NSA Whistleblower Explains How the U.S. Government Is Spying on Every Single Electronic Communication You Have
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Aug 17, 2012
Police Chiefs Issue Recommendations on Drones; A Look At How They Measure Up
Aug 15, 2012
ACLU Sues FBI for New GPS Tracking Memos