Press Releases
about National Security
Jan 13, 2016
ACLU Comment on Bipartisan Visa Waiver 'Fix-it' Bill
WASHINGTON — In a move that is unusual for both its swiftness and bipartisan nature, federal legislation was introduced today to fix a new law that imposed discriminatory travel ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
National Security
Jan 07, 2016
Landmark Settlement Protects American Muslims From Discriminatory NYPD Surveillance
NEW YORK — In a landmark settlement announced today, the New York City Police Department has agreed to reforms designed to protect New York Muslims and others from discriminatory...
Issue Areas:
National Security
Dec 16, 2015
ACLU Comment on Omnibus Funding Bill
Bill Includes Riders That Would Infringe on Civil Liberties, ACLU Says
Issue Areas:
National Security
Nov 19, 2015
ACLU Comment on House Refugee Resettlement Vote
WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union denounces the U.S. House passage of the “American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015.” The vote was 289-137....
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
National Security
Nov 17, 2015
ACLU, Coalition Urge Congress to Continue Support for US Refugee Resettlement Program
WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union, along with 80 other groups, sent a letter to Congress voicing support for the U.S. refugee resettlement program and opposing effo...
Issue Areas:
National Security
Immigrants' Rights
Oct 15, 2015
ACLU Comment on Leaked Targeted Killing Documents
NEW YORK — The Intercept released documents today showing that the government’s targeted killing operations are rife with intelligence shortcomings and frequent civilian casual...
Issue Areas:
National Security
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