JALSA has sought to respond to the challenges to civil liberties posed by the perceived need to be more vigilant in guarding against terrorism. These responses have included:

• Vigilance in assuring that freedom is not subsumed by a preoccupation with concern for security
• Concern for the rights of those detained as an incident of the fight against terrorism
• Undertaking to alert citizens to the civil rights challenges posed by the USA Patriot Act and other measures taken under the aegis of fighting terrorism
• Working to safeguard the rights of aliens in the area
• Opposing efforts to make local police into agents for federal immigration law enforcement
• Undertaking to reduce prejudiced behavior toward Moslems in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks; and
• Working to address hate crime issues.
• Asylum and Protection of Refugees

In the past, we have addressed these specific issues:

• Protection of Separation of Church and State
• Opposition to School Vouchers
• Protection of Religious Liberty
• Prevention of Erosion of Civil Liberties