Individual Liberty in Post-9/11 America

An interview with Prof. Susan N. Herman

Constitutional privacy and due process provide the core protections of American liberty, defending us from unfettered government power. Susan Herman, President of the ACLU, explains how these basic protections have changed since 9/11 and points to key examples of government overreach.


  • Attorney CLE accreditation 

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