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Democratic Colorado Governor Vetoes Historic Surveillance Pricing Bill
Last year, Jared Polis vetoed legislation that would have banned rent-setting algorithms that push up housing costs.
Resistance to Flock Cameras and Police Surveillance Is Exploding
Backlash to Flock cameras and AI systems is exploding after scandals, including police using the tech to stalk women.
Newly Released Footage Highlights ICE’s Use of Facial Recognition Technology
The technology is used on both immigrants and “legal observers, peaceful protestors, and US citizens,” an analyst noted.
More Details Emerge of Trump’s Secret Use of ICE to Spy on Critics
Privacy groups are pushing Big Tech to notify users about federal surveillance after anonymous ICE critics were exposed.
42 House Democrats Join GOP in Passing Warrantless Mass Surveillance Bill
Rep. Ilhan Omar warned that “this bill has no meaningful reforms" to prevent abuses.
As Opposition Grows, Oklahoma Organizers Share How They Halted an ICE Warehouse
Organizers also channeled mass outrage into long-haul organizing for immigration justice in Oklahoma and beyond.
Palantir Posts Manifesto Lamenting Post-War “Neutering” of Nazi Germany
The surveillance giant has exploded in value as it’s scored massive contracts from the Trump administration.
Palestinians Battle the Algorithms of Israeli Censorship and Surveillance
Palestinian digital autonomy has been constrained by settler colonialism bolstered by neoliberal privatization.
Red States Are Quietly Making Lists for Tracking Trans People
As states continue to leverage their legal ability to track trans bodies, advocates warn this is just the beginning.
Some States Are Targeting a Tactic Corporations Use to Raise Your Grocery Prices
Companies are using personal data to set individualized prices for customers, a ploy known as surveillance pricing.