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PATRIOT Act
20 Years After Patriot Act, Surveillance of Arabs and Muslims Is Relentless
New forms of solidarity have emerged in response to the overreach and unconstitutional nature of the Patriot Act.
Legal Complaint Against Venmo Challenges Anti-Muslim Discrimination
This is the first U.S. case against Venmo’s policy of targeting transactions on the basis of religion and ethnicity.
Don’t Let Trump Use This Moment to Sneak in Domestic Terrorism Laws
While quick to label anti-fascists as terrorists, Trump has actively encouraged right-wing violence.
McConnell’s PATRIOT Act Expansion Would Hand Barr Unprecedented Spy Powers
The amendments could guarantee the ability of an incumbent administration to spy on its political opponent.
House Lawmakers Extend Illegal Collection of Americans’ Sensitive Data
The extension of surveillance legislation was covertly included in a must-pass, short-term funding bill.
Ted Cruz Wants to Label Antifa a Terrorist Group
All forms of political dissent could soon be considered "terrorism" under a dangerous Republican resolution.
Trump’s FBI Pick Has a Troubling History on Digital Liberties
Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Christopher Wray, will begin his confirmation process next week.
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Beyond the Patriot Act: The Most Harmful State Policy Enacted in the Wake of 9/11
The National Security Entry-Exit Registration System allowed the ongoing, state-sanctioned persecution of non-white Americans.
Senate Passes USA Freedom Act, Bill Headed to President
The USA Freedom Act will end the NSA's indiscriminate collection of Americans' phone records.
America: Not the Home of the Brave, but of the Scared S**tless
The Senate will probably pass the USA Freedom Act and the NSA's mass surveillance programs will go on as before, with a few minor changes.