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Christopher Anders

Director of the Democracy and Technology Divison

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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

Jul 22, 2008

Lame-Duck Attorney General Wants New Declaration of War — and Takes Aim at the Constitution

Lame-Duck Attorney General Wants New Declaration of War — and Takes Aim at the Constitution

Jun 23, 2008

Congress to Hold Historic Hearing on Gender Identity in the Workplace

Congress to Hold Historic Hearing on Gender Identity in the Workplace

May 21, 2008

Chris Anders: The Watchdog Bites at the Torture Administration

Chris Anders: The Watchdog Bites at the Torture Administration

Feb 1, 2008

Senators Press, Mukasey Equivocates

Senators Press, Mukasey Equivocates

Jan 3, 2008

Mukasey Must Appoint a Special Prosecutor

Mukasey Must Appoint a Special Prosecutor

Dec 19, 2007

White House Heavily Involved in CIA Tape Destruction

White House Heavily Involved in CIA Tape Destruction

Jan 18, 2007

Gitmo, Habeas Corpus and the Long Haul to Fix the MCA

Gitmo, Habeas Corpus and the Long Haul to Fix the MCA

Sep 30, 2005

Roberts Confirmed

Roberts Confirmed