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Surveillance Cameras in Chicago
Our own Ed Yohnka recently appeared on the online Matthew Filipowicz Show to discuss Chicago’s extensive system of surveillance cameras and the renewal of the Patriot Act. Listen in!
ACLU Urges House To Support Bill Challenging President’s Use Of Force In Libya Without Congressional Approval
In a letter sent to the House of Representatives today, the American Civil Liberties Union asked representatives to cosponsor and vote for H.R. 1212, a bill that would reaffirm Congress’... Continue reading
Patriot Act Needs Comprehensive Reform, ACLU Testifies
The American Civil Liberties Union testified before a key House subcommittee today on the need for comprehensive reform of the USA Patriot Act. Three troubling provisions of the Patriot Act... Continue reading
President Obama Issues Executive Order Institutionalizing Indefinite Detention
On March 7, 2011, President Obama issued an executive order that permits ongoing indefinite detention of Guantánamo detainees while establishing a periodic administrative review process for them. The administration also... Continue reading
Former A.G. Ashcroft Should Be Held Accountable For Wrongful Arrest And Detention Of U.S. Citizen
On March 2, the American Civil Liberties Union argued before the United States Supreme Court that former Attorney General John Ashcroft should be held responsible for the wrongful arrest and... Continue reading
ACLU Asks Congress To Investigate Military Use Of “PSYOPS” On Members Of Congress
In a recent letter to Congress, the American Civil Liberties Union asked Congress to investigate allegations that a U.S. Army general improperly ordered military personnel to conduct “psychological operations” (PSYOPS)... Continue reading
Another Three Months For The Patriot Act
Last week, the Senate and House responded to the imminent expiration of the Patriot Act by voting to extend the act for another three months, effectively putting off a making... Continue reading
