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Elizabeth Goitein co-directs the Liberty and National Security Program at New York University School of Law’s Brennan Center for Justice.
The “nothing to see here” tone of a recent intelligence report shows Obama is not concerned about our civil liberties. That is why we should be.
The newest report sees nothing illegal about warrantless collection of Americans’ international calls and e-mails.
The newest report sees nothing illegal about warrantless collection of Americans’ international calls and e-mails.
In the post-Snowden world, it is hard to imagine a more consequential fork in the road.
If we already know the government violated the law, the fact that its actions were subject to oversight does not excuse the violation.
On the limitations of secret judicial review.
President Obama’s speech on counterterrorism strategy fell short on substance.
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