National Security & Human Rights: Mass Surveillance, Torture and Discrimination in the Post 9-11 Era

This course will examine legal, human rights, and efficacy questions related to counterterrorism policies and measures that have been adopted by the U.S. and other governments since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the use of torture, targeted killings, mass surveillance, racial profiling, terrorist watch lists, and travel bans.

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