Let’s Not Let Tragedy Enable a Civil Liberties Disaster
In the wake of the stunning assault on the U.S. Capitol building on January 6th, it is inevitable that emotionally-charged reactions by Congress will ensue, as after any major crisis.
Support the Securing Americans’ Private Records Act, H.R. 5675 and S. 3242
On behalf of our activist community, I urge you to contact your representative and senators and ask them to support and cosponsor the Safeguarding Americans’ Private Records Act, H.R. 5675…
Key Vote NO on the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act, H.R. 4478
On behalf of our activist community, I urge you to contact your representative and ask him or her to vote NO on FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act, H.R. 4478. The bill…
Getting Rid of Comey Is Only the Start
Today, President Trump announced his choice for the new leader of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). While his choice of candidate has generally been well received by commentators on…
Yahoo Case Highlights Trouble for Privacy Rights
Last year, Yahoo received a court order from the Justice Department (who obtained it from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court) obligating Yahoo to scan all of its users’ emails…
Mass Surveillance and the Politics of Fear
As Senator Tom Cotton is working to reverse some of the important surveillance reforms in the USA Freedom Act, establishment Republicans are lining up to defend his actions. Jennifer Rubin…
The FBI can’t identify any major case developments under Section 215 of the Patriot Act
The Inspector General of the Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed in a report released on Thursday that spying powers claimed under Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act…