News & Commentary written by Christopher Anders

Back to News & Commentary ›
A

Christopher Anders

Director of the Democracy and Technology Divison

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµ

Bio

Christopher Anders () is the Director of the Democracy and Technology Divison in the ACLU's National Political Advocacy Department. Since joining the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµlegislative team in 1997, Anders has represented the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµon a wide range of civil liberties and civil rights issues. Since 2006, he has led a national coalition of human rights, civil liberties, and religious groups working on detention and Guantanamo issues. He also has served as a human rights observer at military commission proceedings held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Prior to joining the ACLU’s Washington office, Anders spent 11 years with Washington law and lobbying firms.


Featured work

Jun 19, 2013

James Comey: Two Thumbs-Up on Waterboarding?

James Comey: Two Thumbs-Up on Waterboarding?

Apr 23, 2013

Will You Stand With Us at Tuesday’s Killing Program Hearing? (Updated)

Will You Stand With Us at Tuesday’s Killing Program Hearing? (Updated)

Mar 28, 2013

Obama's Drone Killing Program Slowly Emerges from the Secret State Shadows

Obama's Drone Killing Program Slowly Emerges from the Secret State Shadows

Mar 8, 2013

Thanks to John Brennan, a Big and Bipartisan Pushback Against the Vast Killing Program

Thanks to John Brennan, a Big and Bipartisan Pushback Against the Vast Killing Program

Nov 29, 2012

Don't Be Fooled by New NDAA Detention Amendment

Don't Be Fooled by New NDAA Detention Amendment

May 16, 2012

36 Hours Left! Tell Congress to Pass the Smith-Amash Amendment to the NDAA

36 Hours Left! Tell Congress to Pass the Smith-Amash Amendment to the NDAA

Apr 19, 2012

A Slick Trick on the NDAA and Indefinite Detention; Don't Be Fooled!

A Slick Trick on the NDAA and Indefinite Detention; Don't Be Fooled!

Feb 28, 2012

Have You No Shame? Torture Memo Author to Testify Against Blocking NDAA Powers in USA

Have You No Shame? Torture Memo Author to Testify Against Blocking NDAA Powers in USA

Feb 28, 2012

Will Congress Finally Start to Clean Up the Mess It Made With the NDAA?

Will Congress Finally Start to Clean Up the Mess It Made With the NDAA?

Dec 7, 2011

Behind Closed Doors: Congress Trying to Force Indefinite Detention Bill on Americans

Behind Closed Doors: Congress Trying to Force Indefinite Detention Bill on Americans