American Civil Liberties Union

National Security:
Throughout U.S. history "national security" has often been used as a pretext for massive violations of individual rights. The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 mobilized our country in the fight against terrorism. However, this also launched a serious civil liberties crises. The ACLU continues to challenge policies like the USA Patriot Act, and creates campaigns like Safe and Free.


Watchlist Counter: Who's a Terrorist Now?

Freedom Files - Season 2
Ideological Exclusion

ACLU NewsfeedsACLU News Feed
ACLU Blog
ACLU Podcasts

National Security : Freedom to Travel : Legislative Documents

Comments of the American Civil Liberties Union to the Department of Homeland Security Regarding the Proposed Automated Targeting System (12/01/2006)

ACLU Letter to Representative Bennie Thompson Regarding the Detention of Muslim Religious Leaders on November 20, 2006 At the Minneapolis Airport (11/28/2006)

ACLU Letter to Senator Joseph Lieberman Regarding the Detention of Muslim Religious Leaders on November 20, 2006 At the Minneapolis Airport (11/28/2006)

ACLU Letter to the Senate Supporting the Cuba Travel Amendment to the Transportation/Treasury Appropriations Bill (10/17/2005)

Sign-On Letter to the Government Accountability Office Asking for Strict Oversight of the Secure Flight Program (06/20/2005)

ACLU Statement for the Record at a Hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on "The 9/11 Commission and Recommendations for the Future of Federal Law Enforcement and Border Security" (08/19/2004)

Letter to Conferees on S. 151, Child Abduction Prevention Act (04/08/2003)

Letter to the House Opposing H. R. 1104, the Child Abduction Prevention Act (03/26/2003)

Coalition Letter to the House Select Committee on Homeland Security Urging Opposition to the CAPPS II Program (03/25/2003)

Letter to the Department of Transportation on "Aviation Security Screening Records" 68 Fed. Reg. 2,101 (January 15, 2003). (02/24/2003)

Testimony of Legislative Counsel Tim Edgar on S. 1749, The Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act Before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration (04/12/2002)

Coalition Letter to President Bush Urging Opposition to a Backdoor National ID System (02/11/2002)

Coalition Letter to Secretary Mineta Urging Opposition to a Backdoor National ID System (02/11/2002)

Testimony of Legislative Counsel Timothy Edgar on Travel to Cuba Restrictions Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Treasury and General Government (02/11/2002)

Testimony of Legislative Counsel Katie Corrigan on the Establishment of a National ID Card System Before the House Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations (11/16/2001)

Letter to Conferees on Civil Liberties Issues in Aviation Security Bills (11/09/2001)

Letter to the House on Anti-Terrorism Aviation Security Bills (10/31/2001)

Letter to the House Urging Support of Flake Amendment to Lift Cuba Travel Restrictions (07/24/2001)

Letter to Rep. Lewis on H.R. 4001, the "Civil Rights for International Travelers Act" (06/28/2000)

Letter to Senator Durbin on S. 2393, the "Reasonable Search Standards Act" (06/28/2000)

Click to show/hide issues list
Your Local ACLUcongressional scorecardmultimediaforumspublicationssupport usstorecontact