Stephen Rohde

Stephen Rohde, a constitutional lawyer and Chair of the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, is author of American Words of Freedom and Freedom of Assembly.

Op-Ed

Giving Up Essential Liberty to Purchase a Little Temporary Safety

Like everyone on a no-fly list, Dr. Rahinah Ibrahim had no idea she was on it until her life was turned upside down.

By: Stephen Rohde ,; Truthout

April 25, 2014

Op-Ed

Bush Detained Alleged Terrorists Without Due Process – Obama Is Killing Them With Drones

At least three Americans have been killed by US drones.

By: Stephen Rohde ,; Truthout

March 13, 2013

Op-Ed

More to Fear Than Fear Itself: The War on Terror’s War on Human Rights

The US should head the UN human rights rapporteur's demand to release information about CIA programs under Bush.

By: Stephen Rohde ,; Truthout

March 6, 2013

Op-Ed

Will President Obama Restore the Rule of Law During His Second Term?

The contrast between Obama's campaign promises and his performance in office during his first term is stark.

By: Stephen Rohde ,; Truthout

November 23, 2012

News Analysis

The Unpatriotic Act: Ten Years Later

(Image: Jared Rodriguez / Truthout) The USA Patriot Act became law ten years ago today. Bearing the awkward name, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools …

By: Stephen Rohde ,; Truthout

October 26, 2011

Op-Ed

Getting Away With Torture: the Ill Treatment of Detainees

Should the U.S. government officials most responsible for setting interrogation and detention policies following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks be investigated, and if warranted prosecuted, under United States and …

By: Stephen Rohde ,; Truthout

July 28, 2011

Freedom for the Thought That We Hate

Many of the US Supreme Court's most important decisions upholding free speech involve the most hateful speech imaginable, testing our national commitment to the First Amendment. Five years …

By: Stephen Rohde ,; Truthout

March 14, 2011

Working Toward a More Tolerant Society

At the center of the recent overheated controversy that became - misleadingly - known as the "Ground Zero Mosque," was Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf. Newt Gingrich compared Rauf and …

By: Stephen Rohde ,; DailyJournal

October 27, 2010

National Day of Prayer Violates Establishment Clause

Today, as mandated by federal law, is the National Day of Prayer. It may be the last. In 1952, evangelist Billy Graham led a six week religious campaign in …

By: Stephen Rohde ,; TheDailyJournal

May 6, 2010

Silence Is Betrayal

On April 4, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivered a historic speech at Riverside Church in New York City, which has become known as "Beyond Vietnam: A Time …

By: Stephen Rohde ,; LosAngelesDailyJournal

April 5, 2010

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