Stories by Noah Leavitt
Noah Leavitt is an attorney who writes frequently on civil liberties and human rights issues. He can be contacted at nsleavitt@hotmail.com.
Posted on Jan 27, 2006, Source: AlterNet
Europe is investigating the CIA's clandestine torture centers while the U.S. Congress looks the other way.
Posted on Jan 5, 2006, Source: AlterNet
A White House official's wisecrack about an ancient Chinese philosopher actually provides critical insights into Bush's views on spying and executive branch power.
Posted on Nov 28, 2005, Source: FindLaw.com
The European Union isn't pleased to find out about the CIA's secret prisons in eastern Europe.
Posted on Mar 10, 2005, Source: AlterNet
A new hearing gives legitimacy to the idea that adequate housing is a human right, a necessary foundation for health, privacy, property, security, and education.
Posted on Oct 27, 2004, Source: AlterNet
Almost every major sector of U.S. judicial, political, and civil society has rejected President Bush's laws and practices that touch on civil liberties protection.
Posted on Sep 13, 2004, Source: FindLaw.com
America's anti-terror laws have been more effective in restricting individual rights than in preventing terrorism.
Posted on Aug 24, 2004, Source: FindLaw.com
Playing with words, the government tries to narrow the meaning of torture.
Posted on May 5, 2004, Source: FindLaw.com
The U.N. visits a Chicago Housing Project and finds human rights abuses right here at home.
Posted on Feb 20, 2004, Source: FindLaw.com
Under the guise of fighting terrorism, Ashcroft gets away with targeting lawyers, universities, peaceful demonstrators, hospitals, and patients.
Posted on Jul 25, 2003, Source: FindLaw.com
Why the United States is obligated to act in Liberia.
Posted on Jul 8, 2003, Source: AlterNet
With recent decisions, the Supreme Court seems to be recognizing some international human values.
