News & Commentary about National Security

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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Feb 17, 2016

I Am a Muslim American Army Reservist Who Was Turned Away From a Gun Range Because of My Faith

Feb 16, 2016

Torture Isn’t a ‘Political Decision’ — It’s a War Crime

Feb 11, 2016

The Stories Behind the Government’s Newly Released Army Abuse Photos

President Obama greeting crowd during his first U.S. mosque visit

Feb 10, 2016

Why I Have Hope For American Muslim Equality

Feb 9, 2016

A Fashion (and Civil Liberties) Faux Pas: Don’t Profile Passengers Based Solely on Their Religious Headwear

Feb 5, 2016

The Privatization of Terrorism Blacklists Will Damage Innocent Lives

Feb 5, 2016

The Power of Pictures

Feb 5, 2016

Pentagon Releases 198 Abuse Photos in Long-Running Lawsuit. What They Don’t Show Is a Bigger Story.

Feb 4, 2016

Questions Congress Should Ask About Section 702

J Edgar Hoover Building, Washington, D.C.

Feb 2, 2016

The FBI Says It Can't Disclose Its Records Because Then the Public Would Know How the Bureau Works