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Should Darth Vader Have Warrantless Spying Powers?
These 18 Senate Democrats Just Voted to Hand Trump Mass Spying Powers
Civil liberties groups were quick to condemn every senator who cast a vote in favor of the legislation.
Concerns Raised About $1 Billion Facial Scan Program With High Error Rate at Nine US Airports
A new facial scan tool has an high error rates and is subject to bias.
Lawmakers Demand Transparency and Restrictions on FBI Spying Powers
The statute's expiration could curtail powerful forms of surveillance.
Enforcing Empire Through a Global Surveillance State
Surveillance has historically played in securing US hegemony — a role that has only increased in recent years.
Exploring the Shadows of the US Security State: How I Learned Not to Love Big Brother
When we learn to love Big Brother, the world becomes a more dangerous place.
Trump’s Pick to Head the FBI Wouldn’t Say Whether He’d Spy on Mosques — the Senate Confirmed Him Anyway
Both the FBI and the Trump administration benefit from self-perpetuating Islamophobia.
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.
Israeli Companies Profit From Technology Perfected Over 50 Years of Occupation
Israeli surveillance tools and weapons remain prominent around the world.
California Authorities Are Failing to Track and Prevent Abuse of Police Databases
Police in California have your data literally at their fingertips.