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The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’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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Aug 6, 2020

The Constitutional Crisis Wrought by Trump's Federal Troops

The Constitutional Crisis Wrought by Trump's Federal Troops
A law enforcement drone in flight.

Aug 4, 2020

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Seeks Information on Government’s Aerial Surveillance of Protesters

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Seeks Information on Government’s Aerial Surveillance of Protesters
Man with hands handcuffed behind his back

Jun 29, 2020

After 17 Months of Unlawful Detention, Court Orders Release of U.S. Resident Wrongfully Detained Under Patriot Act

After 17 Months of Unlawful Detention, Court Orders Release of U.S. Resident Wrongfully Detained Under Patriot Act
Protestors react to a low flying helicopter during a march in Brooklyn, New York.

Jun 24, 2020

Protests, Aerial Surveillance, and Police Defunding

Protests, Aerial Surveillance, and Police Defunding
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

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

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

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

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?

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

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