Press Releases
Dec 21, 2017
ACLU Sues Trump Administration to Obtain Its Killing Program Policy
Lawsuit Seeks Document That Rolled Back Obama Administration Restrictions on Lethal Strikes
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National Security
Jul 01, 2016
U.S. Releases Official Casualty Numbers and New Executive Order on “Targeted Killing”
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration today released statistics revealing how many people it believes it has killed since 2009 in drone and other airstrikes “away from areas of...
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National Security
Oct 15, 2015
ACLU Comment on Leaked Targeted Killing Documents
NEW YORK — The Intercept released documents today showing that the government’s targeted killing operations are rife with intelligence shortcomings and frequent civilian casual...
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National Security
Jun 22, 2015
ACLU in Appeals Court TUESDAY Challenging Drone Program Secrecy
WHAT:The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan will hear oral arguments in lawsuits brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and The New York Times seeking Justice Dep...
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National Security
Apr 23, 2015
ACLU Comment on Drone Strikes Killing Hostages
NEW YORK – President Obama announced today that a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan killed two al Qaeda hostages, an American and an Italian. The White House also said it believed th...
Issue Areas:
National Security
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News & CommentaryAug 2026
Targeted Killing
Despite 'new' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat. Explore News & Commentary.Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
In response to Flock’s announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short. -
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Veterans Share Why The Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve In Ground Combat Roles. Explore News & Commentary.Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles. -
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Immigrants' Rights
Ice Agents To Wear Body Cameras But The Fix Is In. Explore News & Commentary.ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras But the Fix is In
The technology appears unlikely to constrain the immigration agencies; much more sweeping reforms are needed -
News & CommentaryAug 2026
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States Are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence With Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.. Explore News & Commentary.States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.
One woman violently forced into assisting a murder seeks clemency in Michigan. Author and journalist Justine van der Leun calls for states to enact laws protecting criminalized survivors.