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Feb 26, 2024

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Feb 26, 2024

National Security/War on Terror

CONNELL V. CIA – MISUSE OF THE “GLOMAR” RESPONSE

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Jun 21, 2022

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Jun 21, 2022

National Security/War on Terror

ACLU V. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CASE REGARDING NEW PROGRAM TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENT EXTREMISM

The government has long infringed on Americans’ fundamental rights and liberties under the guise of national security. We want to know DHS’s plan to safeguard civil liberties, civil rights, and privacy, or whether it even has one.

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Apr 08, 2022

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Apr 08, 2022

National Security/War on Terror

ACLU V. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CASE REGARDING AUTHORITY TO SEIZE AFGHAN FUNDS

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Oct 01, 2020

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Oct 01, 2020

Freedom of Speech and Association|
+2 Issues

Dashtamirova v. United States

The ACLU-DC filed a formal complaint on behalf of a protestor who was injured by the National Guard’s use of low-flying helicopters to intimidate racial justice demonstrators.

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Jul 13, 2020

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Jul 13, 2020

Immigrants' Rights|
+2 Issues

Hassoun v. Searles – challenging indefinite detention without due process

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Jun 22, 2020

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Jun 22, 2020

Freedom of Speech and Association|
+2 Issues

United States v. Bolton – Federal Government Seeks Prior Restraint Against Former National Security Advisor’s Book

We co-filed an amicus brief urging the court to deny the government’s motion for a temporary restraining order to suppress distribution of the former national security advisor's book because doing so would violate the First Amendment.

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Jul 11, 2019

Court Case

Jul 11, 2019

National Security/War on Terror

Ullah v. CIA - FOIA Re: CIA Torture Victim Gul Rahman

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Jul 11, 2019

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Jul 11, 2019

Privacy|
+1 Issue

Coast Guard Seizure FOIA Request

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May 11, 2018

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May 11, 2018

National Security/War on Terror

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CONNELL V. CIA – MISUSE OF THE “GLOMAR” RESPONSE

ACLU V. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CASE REGARDING NEW PROGRAM TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENT EXTREMISM

ACLU V. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CASE REGARDING AUTHORITY TO SEIZE AFGHAN FUNDS

Dashtamirova v. United States

Hassoun v. Searles – challenging indefinite detention without due process

United States v. Bolton – Federal Government Seeks Prior Restraint Against Former National Security Advisor’s Book

Ullah v. CIA - FOIA Re: CIA Torture Victim Gul Rahman

Coast Guard Seizure FOIA Request

Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University v. Department of Defense, et al. (Prepublication Review FOIA II)

CONNELL V. CIA – MISUSE OF THE “GLOMAR” RESPONSE

ACLU V. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CASE REGARDING NEW PROGRAM TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENT EXTREMISM

ACLU V. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CASE REGARDING AUTHORITY TO SEIZE AFGHAN FUNDS

Dashtamirova v. United States

Hassoun v. Searles – challenging indefinite detention without due process

United States v. Bolton – Federal Government Seeks Prior Restraint Against Former National Security Advisor’s Book

Ullah v. CIA - FOIA Re: CIA Torture Victim Gul Rahman

Coast Guard Seizure FOIA Request

Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University v. Department of Defense, et al. (Prepublication Review FOIA II)

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