Bio
Christopher Anders () is the Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Democracy and Technology of the ACLU's National Political Advocacy Department. Since joining the ACLU legislative team in 1997, Anders has represented the ACLU on a wide range of civil liberties and civil rights issues. Since 2006, he has led a national coalition of human rights, civil liberties, and religious groups working on detention and Guantanamo issues. He also has served as a human rights observer at military commission proceedings held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Prior to joining the ACLU’s Washington office, Anders spent 11 years with Washington law and lobbying firms.
Featured work
Feb 24, 2016
The Obama Guantánamo Plan — What You May Have Missed
Aug 12, 2015
No Thanks, Obama and McCain. Continuing Indefinite Detention Isn’t Closing Guantánamo.
Sep 15, 2014
Fear of ISIS Triggers Double Threat to Checks and Balances
Aug 6, 2014
Happy Anniversary, CIA! 12 Years of Lawlessness!
Jun 6, 2014
"Guantánamo North" – NDAA Indefinite Detention Coming Soon to a Town Near You?
Apr 3, 2014
Take the CIA Out of the Loop on the Torture Report
Jul 5, 2013
Obama’s Pick to Lead FBI Approved Waterboarding Under Bush: Time to Speak Out
Jun 19, 2013
James Comey: Two Thumbs-Up on Waterboarding?
Apr 23, 2013
Will You Stand With Us at Tuesday’s Killing Program Hearing? (Updated)