Press Releases
about National Security
Feb 02, 2018
ACLU Comment on Release of Nunes Memo
WASHINGTON — The House Intelligence Committee released a memo today that discussed FBI and Justice Department surveillance of a former Trump campaign adviser, Carter Page.
Christ...
Issue Areas:
National Security
Jan 30, 2018
ACLU Statement on Trump Guantanamo Executive Order
WASHINGTON — President Trump has signed an executive order to keep the Guantanamo Bay prison open and directing the Pentagon to “reexamine” military detention policy....
Issue Areas:
National Security
Jan 23, 2018
Judge Requires U.S. to Give ACLU Notice of Any Transfer of Detained American to Allow a Challenge
72-Hour Notice Would Allow ACLU to Challenge Transfer
Issue Areas:
National Security
Jan 18, 2018
ACLU Comment on Passage of Senate Surveillance Bill
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted today to pass the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017 (S. 139), a bill that extends — and risks expanding — unconstitutional spying powe...
Issue Areas:
National Security
Jan 11, 2018
ACLU Condemns House Vote on Surveillance Bill
WASHINGTON — The House voted today to pass an amended version a surveillance bill that would extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Act (FISA). The FISA Amendments Reauth...
Issue Areas:
National Security
Jan 11, 2018
ACLU Condemns House Vote on Surveillance Bill
WASHINGTON — The House voted today to pass an amended version a surveillance bill that would extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Act (FISA). The FISA Amendments Reauth...
Issue Areas:
National Security
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