HEADLINES

“Listening In:  Surveillance of Americans in the War on Terrorism”

 ACLU Events Next Monday and Tuesday in Three Locations

In Moscow --

Monday, March 6, Noon – 1:30 pm at the University of Idaho College of Law,

Courtroom

In Spokane --

Monday, March 6, 7:00 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane at

4340 West Fort Wright Drive, Spokane

In Boise --

Tuesday, March 7, 5:30 pm, at “Square” in Boise, 760 W. Main Street

At each location: 

Greg Nojeim, Associate Director and Chief Legislative Counsel of the

American Civil Liberties Union’s Washington National Office, an expert on the

 ACLU challenge to the National Security Administration’s warrantless

surveillance program and the fight to reform the USA PATRIOT Act,

will address:

“Listening In:  Surveillance of Americans in the War on Terrorism”

Nojeim frequently testifies before congressional committees and the various

commissions Congress establishes.  He has been instrumental in developing

ACLU’s responses to the anti-terrorism legislation and initiatives of the

Administration that have threatened civil liberties since the September 11

attacks.

Nojeim started at the ACLU in 1995 and has been since responsible for

analyzing the civil liberties implications of federal legislation relating to terrorism,

national security, immigration and informational privacy. 

Nojeim coordinates the ACLU’s legislative strategies, supervises its lobbyists,

and helps to develop the ACLU position and message on pending legislation. 

Prior to assuming his position with the ACLU, Nojeim was for four years the

Director of Legal Services of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee

(ADC). 

December 16, 2005  Patriot Act Filibustered!

December 13, 2005  Patriot Act Moving Toward Reauthorization with
Insufficient Protections

November 11, 2005  2005 Essay Contest Winners.  This year's question
was:  "Is freedom of religion possible without the separation of church
and state?" 

     "Separate Powers, Separate Minds"
     Devin Geddings, Capital High School, First Place

     "A Question of Absolute Truth" 
     Allison Maier, Capital High School, Second Place

     "Freedom of Religion" 
     Bridgette Borup, Boise High School, Third Place

August 30, 2005   Act Now Before Congress Expands the Patriot Act.

July 1, 2005   ACLU Victory in Parental Consent Lawsuit

MISSION

The ACLU of Idaho works to defend liberty throughout our state.  We are
involved in litigation and advocacy on behalf of individuals, and we lobby on
scores of bills in the state legislature and local councils.  In addition, the
ACLU is active in many public education and community organizing projects.
 

The ACLU of Idaho is located in Boise.  We implement legal, legislative, public
education programs in conjunction with large numbers of volunteers to
advance the ACLU's goals of liberty and justice for all. 
 

A statewide Board of Directors sets policy, raises funds, andprovides legal
and fiduciary oversight.