Press Releases | American Civil Liberties Union

Nov 07, 2023

ACLU Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Government Surveillance Reform Act to Rein in Warrantless Government Surveillance

Sens. Wyden and Lee’s Bill Would Protect Americans Against Several Types of Warrantless U.S. Government Surveillance

Issue Areas: National Security Privacy & Technology

Oct 03, 2023

New ACLU Report Shines Light on Shadowy EdTech Surveillance Industry and the Dangerous Consequences of Surveillance in Schools

ACLU Urges Schools to Protect Students and Promote Better Student Surveillance Technology Decision-Making

Issue Areas: National Security Privacy & Technology Free Speech

Sep 28, 2023

ACLU Applauds Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Report and Urges Congress to Fundamentally Reform Section 702

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Called for Major Changes to Law the Government Uses to Warrantlessly Surveil Americans’ International Communications

Issue Areas: Privacy & Technology

Sep 25, 2023

ACLU Urges Congress to Strike Down Dangerous Legislation Threatening to Destroy Digital Privacy and Free Speech Online

In a letter to lawmakers, the ACLU and 60 partner organizations opposed the STOP CSAM act, citing significant harms to free speech and an increase in government surveillance.

Issue Areas: Free Speech Privacy & Technology

Sep 08, 2023

ACLU Celebrates Senate Doing Its Job and Appointing a Fifth FCC Commissioner

WASHINGTON — After being deadlocked for over two years, Congress finally confirmed a fifth commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) yesterday. With the confirm...

Issue Areas: Privacy & Technology Free Speech

Aug 30, 2023

Sex Workers and Legal Advocates File Federal Trade Commission Complaint Against Mastercard

WASHINGTON – The American Civil Liberties Union, Hacking//Hustling, and a coalition of sex-worker-led, anti-trafficking, and LGBTQ organizations urge the Federal Trade Commission...

Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights Privacy & Technology Racial Justice Women's Rights

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