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about National Security
May 17, 2018
ACLU Comment on Haspel Confirmation to Lead CIA
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted today to confirm Gina Haspel to lead the CIA.
Christopher Anders, deputy director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Washington Legislative O...
Issue Areas:
National Security
May 16, 2018
ACLU Comment on Senate Committee Vote to Advance Haspel Nomination to CIA
WASHINGTON — In a secret vote today, the Senate Intelligence Committee voted 10-5 to advance Gina Haspel, Trump’s nominee for CIA director, to a full Senate vote.
Christopher A...
Issue Areas:
National Security
May 15, 2018
ACLU Comment on Haspel Letter to Sen. Warner
WASHINGTON — CIA director nominee Gina Haspel wrote a letter to Sen. Warner (D-Va.) trying to address concerns of the agency’s torture program.
Christopher Anders, deputy direc...
Issue Areas:
National Security
May 14, 2018
ACLU Comment on Secret Gina Haspel Senate Committee Vote
WASHINGTON — The Senate Intelligence Committee will vote on the nomination of Gina Haspel to lead the CIA in a closed door meeting Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Christopher Anders, deputy ...
Issue Areas:
National Security
May 09, 2018
ACLU Comment on Haspel Confirmation Hearing for CIA Director
WASHINGTON — The Senate Intelligence Committee today held a hearing on Gina Haspel’s nomination to lead the CIA.
Christopher Anders, American Civil Liberties Union, deputy dire...
Issue Areas:
National Security
May 04, 2018
ACLU Demands CIA Records on Campaign Supporting Haspel Nomination
Freedom of Information Act Request Seeks Documents About Selective Declassification and Activities Related to Promoting Haspel
Issue Areas:
National Security
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