News & Commentary written by Christopher Anders
Bio
Christopher Anders () is the Director of the Democracy and Technology Divison in the ACLU's National Political Advocacy Department. Since joining the 桃子视频legislative team in 1997, Anders has represented the 桃子视频on 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鈥檚 Washington office, Anders spent 11 years with Washington law and lobbying firms.
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Jul 14, 2026
Todd Blanche's Record Raises Alarming Questions About the Future of DOJ
Mar 5, 2026
Your Questions Answered: Can Congress Stop President Trump's Illegal War Against Iran?
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Leave It to Donald Trump to Come Up With the Wrong Way to Fire and Replace Jeff Sessions