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Surveillance
Speech Is Never Free in a World of Racist Surveillance and Repression
What may be said freely depends upon who is speaking.
From “Probable Cause” to “Reasonable Suspicion”: The Subversion of the Fourth Amendment
The subversion arises from a 1968 Supreme Court decision.
Bayou Bridge Pipeline Opponents Say Louisiana Governor’s Office Is Surveilling Them
Their claims are based in part on emails and other public records released by the state.
As Case Against So-Called “Black Identity Extremist” Proceeds, Emails Reveal Dallas FBI’s Surveillance of First Amendment Activity
The government's prosecution of a Black activist could open the door to a wider dragnet.
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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.