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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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Jan 5, 2015

Too Classified for Congress? When It Comes to Congressional Oversight of Intelligence Activities, Transparency Should Always Triumph Over Secrecy

Too Classified for Congress? When It Comes to Congressional Oversight of Intelligence Activities, Transparency Should Always Triumph Over Secrecy

Dec 22, 2014

Serial and What It Says About America's Criminal Justice System

Serial and What It Says About America's Criminal Justice System
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Dec 22, 2014

The Horrific Stories of CIA-sponsored Torture That Aren’t in the Senate Report.

The Horrific Stories of CIA-sponsored Torture That Aren’t in the Senate Report.

Dec 22, 2014

Growing Chorus Demands Criminal Investigation into Torture Program

Growing Chorus Demands Criminal Investigation into Torture Program
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Dec 19, 2014

Why Has the ACLU Hired an Internet Infrastructure Technologist?

Why Has the ACLU Hired an Internet Infrastructure Technologist?

Dec 18, 2014

Police Shouldn't Just Film Themselves Being Santa's Helpers

Police Shouldn't Just Film Themselves Being Santa's Helpers
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Dec 18, 2014

Police Need to Make Body-Camera Policies Transparent

Police Need to Make Body-Camera Policies Transparent

Dec 17, 2014

Honoring Chelsea Manning on Her 27th Birthday

Honoring Chelsea Manning on Her 27th Birthday

Dec 17, 2014

A Definite End to Indefinite Detention Is Within Reach

A Definite End to Indefinite Detention Is Within Reach
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Dec 16, 2014

After Torture Report, Lawsuit Tests U.S. Commitment to Accountability

After Torture Report, Lawsuit Tests U.S. Commitment to Accountability