ACLU Watch|The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has maintained the position that civil liberties must be respected, even in times of national emergency. In these days of the so-called "Patriot Act" our civil liberties are under serious attack. This website monitors the ACLU's efforts to protect our freedom. It also monitors the People's reaction to their efforts.

Melbourne BDS & Civil Liberties Action May 18th 2012 Melbourne Australiawww.LeftAndCorrect.comFrom:ContraceptiveElbowViews:01ratingsTime:01:10More inNews & Politics

NYPD stop-and-frisk row continues.NYPD officials are gloating over the record-low homicide rate in New York — as stop-and-frisk tactics bring in huge numbers of illegal guns. Residents however — particularly blacks and Latinos — say the heat's getting hotter as the cops stop them more and more — just for the way they look. The US Constitution's Fourth Amendment guarantees a citizen the right to protection against unreasonable search and seizure. It also requires a search warrant to be judicially sanctioned and backed up by probable cause. The American Civil Liberties Union — however — says that New Yorkers were stopped by police nearly seven hundred thousand times in 2011. That's seven times as many as in 2002. And so therein lies the question: Where does the community's right to a safe neighborhood clash with an individual citizen's right to not be harassed by police? That's a question that law professors say is being worked out in courtrooms — but also right here in the street. Dr. Maria Haberfeld acknowledges that American cops are under-trained and sometimes bring their own biases to work. She insists — as do police spokesmen — that there's no system-wide discrimination — and that aggressive police work is key in a city where crime is part of the folklore. Results were happening disproportionately to young black and Latino men — according to the numbers. Black and Latino men between ages 14 and 24 make up less than five percent of the city population — but they accounted for nearly half of <b>…</b>From:iraniam100Views:00ratingsTime:01:57More inNews & Politics

Ron Paul – "Police State"Great speech by Ron Paul about the NDAA and our growing police state in America. Ron Paul is the only candidate who stands up for civil liberties and against our government's continued expansion of power. He is the only candidate who does not wish to repeal the 4th Amendment. Vote Ron Paul and restore this once great nation.From:LiberutionViews:10ratingsTime:03:49More inNews & Politics

Chris Hedges Hails "Monumental" Ruling on NDAA Indefinite DetentionIn a rare move, a federal judge has struck down part of a controversial law signed by President Obama that gave the government the power to indefinitely detain anyone it considers a terrorism suspect anywhere in the world without charge or trial — including US citizens. Judge Katherine Forrest of the Southern District of New York ruled the indefinite detention provision of the National Defense Authorization Act likely violates the First and Fifth Amendments of US citizens. We speak with Chris Hedges, a journalist who filed the suit challenging the NDAA along with six others, and Bruce Afran, the group's attorney. "This is another window into the steady assault against civil liberties," Hedges says. "What makes [the ruling] so monumental is that finally, we have a federal judge who stands up for the rule of law." – Democracy Now! – May 17, 2012From:ZubenelgenubiiiViews:23ratingsTime:11:51More inNews & Politics

VICTORIA POLICE CONSIDER UNMANNED DRONESVICTORIA Police is considering introducing unmanned drone aircraft to assist in operations, following the lead of US authorities who from tomorrow will begin using them for surveillance, searches and car chases. The move has alarmed civil liberties advocates, who say the technology could be used to spy on individuals. Victoria Police has confirmed it is assessing so-called unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for ''potential operational use''. But in a written response to questions from The Sunday Age, a Victoria Police spokeswoman did not spell out what kind of operations. Nor did she reveal how far police plans had advanced. It is, however, the most explicit statement so far on Victoria Police's interest in acquiring high-tech, remote-controlled drones that can be fitted with high-definition cameras and sensors – and, in some larger versions, weapons. Other agencies, including Queensland police and arms of the Australian Federal Police, are also interested in acquiring drones. Last month the Victoria Police air wing hosted an international conference on the potential use of drones. ''Victoria Police will continue to assess the quickly maturing UAS technology market for potential operational use in the future,'' the spokeswoman said. Liberty Victoria president Spencer Zifcak yesterday called for public debate on the use of drones, warning that strict controls must be in place before any decision was made. ''I would be profoundly concerned about the unregulated use of this <b>…</b>From:victoriacopwatchViews:190ratingsTime:01:45More inNews & Politics

Journalist, Plaintiff Chris Hedges Hails "Monumental" Ruling on NDAA Indefinite DetentionDemocracyNow.org – In a rare move, a federal judge has struck down part of a controversial law signed by President Obama that gave the government the power to indefinitely detain anyone it considers a terrorism suspect anywhere in the world without charge or trial — including US citizens. Judge Katherine Forrest of the Southern District of New York ruled the indefinite detention provision of the National Defense Authorization Act likely violates the First and Fifth Amendments of US citizens. We speak with Chris Hedges, a journalist who filed the suit challenging the NDAA along with six others, and Bruce Afran, the group's attorney. "This is another window into the steady assault against civil liberties," Hedges says. "What makes [the ruling] so monumental is that finally, we have a federal judge who stands up for the rule of law." Towatch the complete daily, independent news hour, read the transcript, download the podcast, and for more information, visit www.democracynow.org FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE: Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: @democracynow Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com Listen on SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com Daily Email News Digest: www.democracynow.org Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today, visit www.democracynow.orgFrom:democracynowViews:56834ratingsTime:11:51More inNews & Politics

Noam Chomsky on the Occupy Movement and ObamaNoam Chomsky says the Occupy movement has helped rebuild class solidarity and communities of mutual support on a level unseen since the time of the Great Depression. "The Occupy movement spontaneously created something that doesn't really exist in the country: Communities of mutual support, cooperation, open spaces for discussion … people doing things and helping each other," Chomsky says. "That's very much missing. There [has been] massive propaganda going on for a century, that you really shouldn't care about anyone else, just yourself … To rebuild [class solidarity] — even in small pieces of society — can become very important, can change the conception of how society ought to function." Chomsky also gives his assessment of President Obama, whom he says has attacked civil liberties in a way that "goes beyond George W. Bush." Part 1 of 3: www.youtube.com Part 2 of 3: www.youtube.com Part 3 of 3: www.youtube.com Subscribe: www.youtube.comFrom:ZubenelgenubiiiViews:300ratingsTime:19:10More inPeople & Blogs

ch 20 part 2civil liberties – Amendments 6-10 in the ConstitutionFrom:meredithabyViews:21ratingsTime:09:16More inFilm & Animation

Chomsky: Occupy Movement "Has Created Something That Didn't Really Exist" in US-Solidarity 2/2www.youtube.com DemocracyNow.org – Noam Chomsky says the Occupy movement has helped rebuild class solidarity and communities of mutual support on a level unseen since the time of the Great Depression. "The Occupy movement spontaneously created something that doesn't really exist in the country: Communities of mutual support, cooperation, open spaces for discussion … people doing things and helping each other," Chomsky says. "That's very much missing. There [has been] massive propaganda going on for a century, that you really shouldn't care about anyone else, just yourself … To rebuild [class solidarity] — even in small pieces of society — can become very important, can change the conception of how society ought to function." Chomsky also gives his assessment of President Obama, whom he says has attacked civil liberties in a way that "goes beyond George W. Bush." See many other Democracy Now! interviews with Noam Chomsky in our playlist: ADD LINK TO IT HERE For additional reports on this case, or to watch the complete independent, weekday news hour, please visit www.democracynow.org. FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: @democracynow Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com Listen on SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com Daily Email News Digest: www.democracynow.org Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today, visit www.democracynow.orgFrom:World2Awakens3Views:50ratingsTime:06:24More inNonprofits & Activism

Chomsky: Occupy Movement "Has Created Something That Didn't Really Exist" in US-Solidarity 1/2www.youtube.com DemocracyNow.org – Noam Chomsky says the Occupy movement has helped rebuild class solidarity and communities of mutual support on a level unseen since the time of the Great Depression. "The Occupy movement spontaneously created something that doesn't really exist in the country: Communities of mutual support, cooperation, open spaces for discussion … people doing things and helping each other," Chomsky says. "That's very much missing. There [has been] massive propaganda going on for a century, that you really shouldn't care about anyone else, just yourself … To rebuild [class solidarity] — even in small pieces of society — can become very important, can change the conception of how society ought to function." Chomsky also gives his assessment of President Obama, whom he says has attacked civil liberties in a way that "goes beyond George W. Bush." See many other Democracy Now! interviews with Noam Chomsky in our playlist: ADD LINK TO IT HERE For additional reports on this case, or to watch the complete independent, weekday news hour, please visit www.democracynow.org. FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: @democracynow Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com Listen on SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com Daily Email News Digest: www.democracynow.org Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today, visit www.democracynow.orgFrom:World2Awakens3Views:40ratingsTime:12:47More inNonprofits & Activism