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.
Europe is investigating the CIA's clandestine torture centers while the U.S. Congress looks the other way.
Posted on Jan 27, 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 Jan 5, 2006, Source: AlterNet
The European Union isn't pleased to find out about the CIA's secret prisons in eastern Europe.
Posted on Nov 28, 2005, Source: FindLaw.com
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 Mar 10, 2005, 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 Oct 27, 2004, Source: AlterNet
America's anti-terror laws have been more effective in restricting individual rights than in preventing terrorism.
Posted on Sep 13, 2004, Source: FindLaw.com
Playing with words, the government tries to narrow the meaning of torture.
Posted on Aug 24, 2004, Source: FindLaw.com
The U.N. visits a Chicago Housing Project and finds human rights abuses right here at home.
Posted on May 5, 2004, Source: FindLaw.com
Under the guise of fighting terrorism, Ashcroft gets away with targeting lawyers, universities, peaceful demonstrators, hospitals, and patients.
Posted on Feb 20, 2004, Source: FindLaw.com
Why the United States is obligated to act in Liberia.
Posted on Jul 25, 2003, Source: FindLaw.com
With recent decisions, the Supreme Court seems to be recognizing some international human values.
Posted on Jul 8, 2003, Source: AlterNet
