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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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Drone

Sep 19, 2018

Trump Is Unshackling America's Drones Thanks to Obama's Weakness

Trump Is Unshackling America's Drones Thanks to Obama's Weakness
Congress

Sep 17, 2018

Congress Is Poised to Give Trump Administration Powerful New Spying Powers

Congress Is Poised to Give Trump Administration Powerful New Spying Powers
John Bolton

Sep 11, 2018

Trump Administration Threatens International Criminal Court Judges and Prosecutors for Doing Their Jobs

Trump Administration Threatens International Criminal Court Judges and Prosecutors for Doing Their Jobs
Fence at Guantanamo

Aug 29, 2018

On National Security, Kavanaugh Has a History of Extreme Deference to the President

On National Security, Kavanaugh Has a History of Extreme Deference to the President
NSA Building at night

Aug 22, 2018

The NSA Continues to Violate Americans' Internet Privacy Rights

The NSA Continues to Violate Americans' Internet Privacy Rights
Line at airport security

Jul 30, 2018

TSA Darkens the Skies With Secret Surveillance of Americans

TSA Darkens the Skies With Secret Surveillance of Americans
NSA Building at night

Jul 12, 2018

The Trump Administration Is Hiding a Crucial Report on NSA Spying Practices

The Trump Administration Is Hiding a Crucial Report on NSA Spying Practices
Supreme Court

Jul 2, 2018

The Supreme Court Looks Away

The Supreme Court Looks Away
CIA Seal

Jun 29, 2018

Judge Rejects CIA’s Absurd Secrecy Claim on Botched Yemen Raid

Judge Rejects CIA’s Absurd Secrecy Claim on Botched Yemen Raid
NSA Cabinet

Jun 29, 2018

The NSA Is Using Secrecy to Avoid a Courtroom Reckoning on Its Global Surveillance Dragnet

The NSA Is Using Secrecy to Avoid a Courtroom Reckoning on Its Global Surveillance Dragnet