Press Releases
about National Security
Nov 01, 2017
ACLU Comment on Trump’s Call to End Immigration Program, Send NYC Attack Suspect to Guantánamo
NEW YORK — President Trump today urged Congress to end a longtime immigration program, invoked “extreme vetting,” and said he is considering sending the man arrested in yeste...
Issue Areas:
National Security
Immigrants' Rights
Oct 31, 2017
ACLU Joins Professor’s Lawsuit Against FBI for Baseless Arrest and Illegal Spying
Chinese-American Professor’s Case Challenges Warrantless Surveillance and Malicious Prosecution
Issue Areas:
National Security
Oct 27, 2017
ACLU Comment on Release of Text of Bill to Reauthorize Warrantless Surveillance of Americans
The Senate Intelligence Committee released today the text of the bill that was voted on in a closed session to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act,...
Issue Areas:
National Security
Oct 24, 2017
ACLU Comment on Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Rein in Warrantless Surveillance
Press Briefing to Discuss Legislation Thursday at 3 p.m.
Issue Areas:
National Security
Oct 18, 2017
ACLU and CMJ Demand FBI Records on Surveillance of Black Activists
Fresh Concerns Prompted by Leaked FBI Document Focusing on Newly Created Category Called ‘Black Identity Extremists’
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
National Security
Oct 05, 2017
ACLU Challenges Military Detention of American Suspected of Fighting for ISIS
ACLU Asks Court to Order Trump Administration to Grant the Unidentified Man Access to Attorneys to Ensure His Constitutional Rights
Issue Areas:
National Security
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