News & Commentary about National Security

The ACLU’s National Security Project is dedicated to ensuring that U.S. national security policies and practices are consistent with the Constitution, civil liberties, and human rights.

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Military police secure a perimeter near to the White House, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Washington, during a protest over the death of George Floyd

Jun 4, 2020

More Military Deployment and Terrorism Investigations are an Outrageous Response to Black Pain, Grief, and Anger

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection checking the identification of someone seated in a car.

May 22, 2020

This Family Just Reminded CBP We Don’t Lose Our Rights at the Border

A sign with the text "We can stop mass spying, defend constitutional rights!" at a rally outside the US Capitol building.

May 11, 2020

Our Privacy is on the Clock

Sailors and Marines with right hands raised taking the oath of citizenship aboard the USS Cleveland.

Apr 24, 2020

They Were Willing to Make the Ultimate Sacrifice for the U.S., but Trump Won't Let Them Become Americans

A gloved hand injects fluid into a test tube.

Mar 2, 2020

Can We Trust the Government to Respond to the Coronavirus in a Fair and Effective Manner?

A hallway in a detention center with a line of closed cell doors.

Feb 20, 2020

U.S. Resident Indefinitely Detained Without Charge Secures His Day In Court

A hand holding a smart phone shrouded in darkness.

Feb 12, 2020

Deadline Looming, Strongest Surveillance Reform Bill Yet Emerges

The Department of Justice building in Washington, DC.

Feb 5, 2020

The Government is Using its Foreign Intelligence Spying Powers for Routine Domestic Investigations

A CBP officer watches over travellers at an airport.

Feb 3, 2020

CBP Lied About Iranian-American Detentions, Leaked Memo Suggests

Dec 18, 2019

A Secret CBP Team is Targeting and Detaining Innocent Travelers. We’re Suing.