Hina Shamsi
Hina Shamsi is a prominent civil rights attorney and the director of the American Civil Liberties Union's (ACLU) National Security Project. She is known for her advocacy on issues related to civil liberties, government transparency, and the protection of constitutional rights, especially in the context of national security. Shamsi has been vocal against government policies that infringe upon individual freedoms and has worked extensively on cases involving surveillance, immigration, and racial profiling. Recently, she criticized President Donald Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles, stating that it posed legal and ethical risks for both the residents and the military.
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Hina Shamsi, director of ACLU’s National Security Project, criticized the President’s domestic troop deployments.
Supreme Court rules on legality of Trump National Guard deployment
United States· 2025-12-24
Hina Shamsi, director of the ACLU National Security Project, expressed concerns about the FBI document being infused with vague and overbroad language.
Revealed: FBI opened domestic terrorism investigations into anti-ICE activity across US | FBI
United Kingdom· 2025-12-19
Hina Shamsi is the director of the ACLU’s National Security Project who emphasized the need for accountability for federal forces violating rights.
US immigration enforcement using military hardware and tactics on civilians | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-10
Hina Shamsi from the ACLU warned about the legal risks of deploying the National Guard.
Chicago, represión y rebelión en la era de Donald Trump
Mexico· 2025-10-08
Hina Shamsi, the director of the ACLU’s National Security Project, said in a statement that the move would be a 'breathtakingly dangerous power grab'.
Trump could expand role of national guard for ‘quick reaction’ to unrest | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-12
Hina Shamsi from the ACLU described the military deployment as a dangerous abuse of power.
Marines en Los Ángeles ¿Qué pueden hacer?Mexico· 2025-06-12
Hina Shamsi stated that Trump's decision contradicts the long-held policy against using military force in civilian situations.
ক্যালিফোর্নিয়া কেন জ্বলছে | প্রথম আলো
Bangladesh· 2025-06-11Hina Shamsi described the response to protests as unnecessary and a display of abuse of power.
Trump gegen Newsom - Politisches Kräftemessen in Kalifornien
Luxembourg· 2025-06-09
Hina Shamsi emphasized the importance of constitutional limits on the conduct of troops, regardless of their uniform.
Como Trump desafia limites legais ao enviar Guarda Nacional para conter protestos em Los Angeles
Liechtenstein· 2025-06-09
Hina Shamsi accused the Administration of creating legal and ethical risks for the troops.
Le llueven las criticas a Trump por enviar tropas a Los Ángeles, la primera vez en 60 años
Dominican Republic· 2025-06-09
Hina Shamsi accused the Administration of creating legal and ethical risks for the troops.
Arrecian las críticas a Trump por enviar tropas a Los Ángeles, la primera vez en 60 años
Honduras· 2025-06-09Hina Shamsi criticized Trump's decision to federalize National Guard troops as an incendiary abuse of power.
en una medida inédita, Donald Trump envía a la Guardia Nacional a Los Ángeles para dispersar una protesta por las redadas contra inmigrantes
Argentina· 2025-06-08
Hina Shamsi, chair of the American Civil Liberties Union, stated that the administration is abusing power and endangering Los Angeles residents.
Калифорния выступила против решения Трампа о вводе войск в штат — РБК
Russia· 2025-06-08