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Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
3 hours ago

Corporations, Federal Agencies Are Using Seattle Police's Surveillance Network

Seattle Shield is an intelligence-sharing network linking Seattle police with public and private partners to report suspicious activity for terrorism prevention.
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago

Protesters call for full investigation into death of Yves Sakila on Henry Street

Suspicion, silence, and indifference toward people from abroad can replace feelings of welcome during crises, especially when deaths occur after security restraints.
#ice
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Video shows ICE violently arresting Oregon farm workers and using facial recognition

ICE officers stopped farm workers in Oregon, broke van windows, used facial recognition to identify a detainee, and relied on location targeting from an app built by Palantir.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

The Man Was Disarmed!' Tom Homan Grilled On Alex Pretti Shooting In Tense Exchange

Tom Homan addressed accountability concerns regarding ICE agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti, emphasizing ongoing investigations into the incident.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

George Soros group pledges $300m to US economic security and civil liberties

OSF announced a $300m US investment to strengthen economic security and defend civil liberties amid rising affordability pressures and rule-of-law attacks.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Mandatory digital ID launch called 'a fiasco' by scrutiny committee

Government digital ID plans for British adults were criticized as a fiasco, prompting a shift from compulsory to non-compulsory digital ID.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How Can We Save Democracy? Start With Neighbouring

Democracy and freedoms have declined globally for 20 years, driven by loneliness and distrust, and community-building can help rebuild civic life.
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts

ICE agents are barred from arresting immigrants at three lower Manhattan federal courthouses except in exceptional circumstances tied to immigration court hearings.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 months ago

ICE's alleged 'ruse' in Columbia student arrest may have violated law, attorneys say

Federal immigration officers may have violated Fourth Amendment protections by using a false missing child emergency as a ruse to gain entry into a Columbia student's apartment for arrest.
fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

Minnesotans say immigration agents are impersonating construction workers, delivery drivers and anti-ICE activists | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts

ICE agents are barred from arresting immigrants at three lower Manhattan federal courthouses except in exceptional circumstances tied to immigration court hearings.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 months ago

ICE's alleged 'ruse' in Columbia student arrest may have violated law, attorneys say

Federal immigration officers may have violated Fourth Amendment protections by using a false missing child emergency as a ruse to gain entry into a Columbia student's apartment for arrest.
fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

Minnesotans say immigration agents are impersonating construction workers, delivery drivers and anti-ICE activists | Fortune

Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trump's lack of focus on human rights in China is big departure for US diplomacy

Human rights issues are largely absent from US-China diplomacy, reflecting a shift in US approach and China’s growing confidence.
#counterterrorism
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Counterterrorism Strategy Expands Administration's War on Progressives

The 2026 counterterrorism strategy expands efforts to target “domestic terrorist organizations,” raising concerns about criminalizing dissent and undermining civil liberties.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Trump's new budget turns the FBI into the gender police

The Trump administration's budget proposal seeks to increase counterterrorism funding targeting domestic terrorism, including gender extremism and leftist ideologies.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Counterterrorism Strategy Expands Administration's War on Progressives

The 2026 counterterrorism strategy expands efforts to target “domestic terrorist organizations,” raising concerns about criminalizing dissent and undermining civil liberties.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Trump's new budget turns the FBI into the gender police

The Trump administration's budget proposal seeks to increase counterterrorism funding targeting domestic terrorism, including gender extremism and leftist ideologies.
US news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

False arrests and wrongful convictions: Why AI gets policing wrong

AI surveillance and facial recognition errors can trigger armed police actions when probabilistic outputs are treated as certainties.
#dhs
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

DHS abuses 1930s customs law in attempt to get data on Canadian from Google

DHS's use of administrative subpoenas raises concerns among tech companies and civil liberties advocates regarding privacy and legal authority.
US politics
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.
#facial-recognition
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

AI facial recognition oversight lagging far behind technology, watchdogs warn

National oversight of AI facial recognition technology in the UK is lagging behind its rapid growth, raising concerns about effectiveness and civil liberties.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How does live facial recognition work and how many UK police forces use it?

Facial recognition technology is seen as a major advancement for law enforcement, with plans for widespread police implementation across England and Wales.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

As a Ukrainian journalist, I've covered the US for 20 years. I find it increasingly shocking

The radicalization of health care and education debates in the US contrasts sharply with expectations in Ukraine and Europe.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

House passes 3-year FISA 702 extension

The House extended foreign spying powers for three years, raising privacy concerns without requiring warrants for querying U.S. person data.
#ai-surveillance
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Man Trapped in Dystopian Nightmare Thanks to AI Surveillance Cameras Flagging His Every Move

Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Man Trapped in Dystopian Nightmare Thanks to AI Surveillance Cameras Flagging His Every Move

AI surveillance systems can lead to wrongful police harassment due to data entry errors.
US news
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Drone pilot makes US rescind no-fly zones around unmarked, moving ICE vehicles

FAA revised drone no-fly zones near ICE vehicles due to civil liberty concerns following a controversial federal incident.
#surveillance
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program as Some Lawmakers Push for US Privacy Protections

fromNextgov.com
1 month ago
SF politics

Single-member surveillance watchdog backs 702 powers, raising independence questions

The report praises Section 702's intelligence value while raising concerns about civil liberties and compliance with the Fourth Amendment.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

"Free" Surveillance Tech Still Comes at a High and Dangerous Cost

Free surveillance technologies erode civil liberties by generating detailed, shareable records of movements and associations that can be exposed, hacked, or repurposed.
US politics
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program as Some Lawmakers Push for US Privacy Protections

Congress is reauthorizing a program allowing warrantless surveillance of foreigners, raising concerns about civil liberties and privacy for Americans.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Single-member surveillance watchdog backs 702 powers, raising independence questions

The report praises Section 702's intelligence value while raising concerns about civil liberties and compliance with the Fourth Amendment.
Los Angeles
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

The Number of Drones Being Deployed to Surveil Anti-Trump Protestors Is Staggering

Police drones are increasingly used for surveillance of protests, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties across the United States.
#palantir
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"

Palantir employees express deep concerns over the company's role in immigration enforcement and its alignment with the Trump administration.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They're the Bad Guys

Palantir employees are increasingly concerned about the company's role in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"

Palantir employees express deep concerns over the company's role in immigration enforcement and its alignment with the Trump administration.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They're the Bad Guys

Palantir employees are increasingly concerned about the company's role in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
#fisa
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Demands GOP Pass FISA Bill Even Though He Was a Victim' of Worst and Most Illegal Abuse'

Trump urges GOP unity to pass a clean extension of FISA 702 despite claiming past abuses against him.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UK rights groups slam authoritarian' conviction of pro-Palestine activists

Convictions of Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham highlight an authoritarian shift in the UK's approach to protest and threaten democratic rights.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Lowe's faces pressure to cut ties with Flock Safety as AI surveillance data raises serious privacy concerns

Lowe's faces pressure to end its partnership with Flock Safety due to concerns over mass surveillance and its implications for civil liberties.
Left-wing politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

The DOJ Just Fired 4 Officials for Prosecuting Violent, Anti-Abortion Extremists

Todd Blanche's DOJ report accuses Biden's administration of misusing the FACE Act against anti-abortion protesters while firing four officials.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The criminal law changes backed by MPs including pornography and protesting

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

Over 70 advocacy organizations demand Meta halt face recognition plans for smart glasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

More than 500 people arrested at London rally for Palestine Action

Pro-Palestinian protesters in London faced over 500 arrests during a demonstration against UK government complicity in Gaza genocide.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After 15 years, I'm leaving Trump's America and coming home to Australia. It feels like an escape | Simon Adams

Americans face economic struggles while military spending increases, leading to dissatisfaction with leadership and a decline in civil liberties.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The World Cup could be a breakout moment for drone defense tech

The U.S. government is enhancing aerial defenses against drone attacks during major events like the World Cup, raising concerns about surveillance and civil liberties.
NYC LGBT
fromTheGamer
1 month ago

Marvel Rivals' New Map Seemingly References Real-Life Anti-Trump Protests

Protests against Trump administration's rollback of civil liberties are referenced in Marvel Rivals' new Lower Manhattan map with a 'No Kingpin' poster.
#ai-regulation
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US lawmakers push for pause in data centres until AI safeguards in place

A moratorium on new AI data centers is proposed to protect workers, civil liberties, and the environment amid concerns over AI's rapid advancement.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US lawmakers push for pause in data centres until AI safeguards in place

A moratorium on new AI data centers is proposed to protect workers, civil liberties, and the environment amid concerns over AI's rapid advancement.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Five EU governments found to consistently' dismantle rule of law

Governments in five EU member states are intentionally eroding the rule of law, while six others show declining democratic standards.
#alpr
#hong-kong
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Hong Kong grants police power to demand phone and computer passwords

Hong Kong police can now seize items and demand passwords from suspects under new national security law provisions.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Police in Hong Kong can now demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law

Hong Kong police can now demand passwords from suspects under new national security law amendments, increasing penalties for non-compliance.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Hong Kong grants police power to demand phone and computer passwords

Hong Kong police can now seize items and demand passwords from suspects under new national security law provisions.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Police in Hong Kong can now demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law

Hong Kong police can now demand passwords from suspects under new national security law amendments, increasing penalties for non-compliance.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds

President Trump's actions have significantly harmed American democracy, dropping the U.S. ranking from 20th to 51st globally.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Juries want fairness in court and don't just obey the government. That's why ministers are attacking them | Michael Mansfield

Labour government's proposal to reduce jury trials by half threatens a fundamental democratic institution developed over eight centuries, undermining constitutional safeguards against government excess and arbitrary governance.
LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Transgender people as legal scapegoats | amNewYork

Kansas enacted a law revoking transgender individuals' updated driver's licenses and birth certificates, creating legal jeopardy for driving and bathroom use while enabling citizen lawsuits against transgender people.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Kazakh voters back constitutional overhaul, exit polls show

Kazakhstan voters approved a new constitution with 87% support that significantly expands presidential powers, abolishes the senate, and tightens civil liberties regulations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency for another three months

Trinidad and Tobago extended its state of emergency for three months, maintaining restrictions on civil liberties for crime control despite limited effectiveness.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Trump Wants to Criminalize Dissent. This Texas Case Could Help Him Do It.

Hill is one of nine people currently standing trial for events stemming from a small protest that took place on July 4, 2025, at the Prairieland Detention Center just outside of Dallas, in which a police officer was non-fatally shot. According to participants, the protest was meant to be a noisy but peaceful show of solidarity with ICE detainees held in the prison.
US politics
#facial-recognition-technology
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

You can now pass through TSA PreCheck at Logan using only your face. Should that make us nervous?

Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police to trial handheld facial recognition devices

London Metropolitan Police will trial handheld facial recognition devices capable of identifying people on the spot during a six-month pilot with 100 devices.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

You can now pass through TSA PreCheck at Logan using only your face. Should that make us nervous?

Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police to trial handheld facial recognition devices

London Metropolitan Police will trial handheld facial recognition devices capable of identifying people on the spot during a six-month pilot with 100 devices.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Why Did ICE Take a Columbia Student?

This morning at approximately 6:30 a.m., federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security entered a Columbia Residential building and detained a student. Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a 'missing person.'
US politics
#ice-enforcement
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Ilhan Omar Says Her SOTU Guest Was Arrested and Hospitalized During Trump's Speech

Rep. Ilhan Omar's guest Aliya Rahman was arrested at the State of the Union after standing silently during Trump's address, following her previous violent arrest by immigration agents.
Privacy professionals
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Mountain View terminates license plate camera contract - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View City Council unanimously terminated its Flock Safety license plate camera contract after discovering unauthorized law enforcement agencies conducted over 600,000 searches of city data in violation of policy.
Privacy technologies
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Santa Clara County to stop using Flock Safety cameras in several cities after privacy concerns

Santa Clara County terminated its contract with Flock Safety for license plate readers after discovering federal agencies accessed the camera network without authorization or consent.
#palestine-action
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

New state bill proposals seek to protect the rights of those who monitor and protest against ICE

Clashes between immigration authorities and citizens documenting operations have spurred legislation to protect observers' constitutional rights amid aggressive deportation campaigns and deadly enforcement encounters.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The Trump administration is increasingly trying to criminalize observing ICE

Observers who follow and document ICE agents face detention and potential criminal charges under a federal law banning interference with federal officers.
Law
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
3 months ago

Know your rights,' but also know your risks': Experts weigh in on safety for ICE observers

The First Amendment protects the right to observe and record law enforcement, essential for accountability, while exercising that right can involve significant safety and legal risks.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Bay Area Day of Remembrance pays tribute to Japanese Americans interned during WWII in SF Japantown

More than 120,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly imprisoned during WWII; a San Francisco tribute linked that history to contemporary immigration enforcement.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Opinion: Liberty doesn't defend itself right now, it needs our help.

In the United States, we haven't yet seen rifles aimed at large crowds, but we do observe masked federal agents detaining protesters in unmarked vehicles, flashy ICE raids staged like military operations and pardons for political violence all clear warning signs. Ignoring this is the first step toward complacency, which can kill liberty. Fascism is often misunderstood. It is not just political oppression; it is a set of traits, as scholars and observers point out,
US politics
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

FBI gathered intelligence on reporters, religious orgs using 'assessment' authority, watchdog report says

FBI assessments examined over 1,000 journalists, religious groups, politicians and others using intelligence tools without needing a criminal predicate or warrant-level evidence.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

A Running List of Horrific Things ICE Agents Have Said to My Neighbors

Last week, two Democrats in the Senate hosted a " bicameral public forum to receive testimony on the violent tactics and disproportionate use of force by agents of the Department of Homeland Security." Here in Minnesota, we continue to deal with the thousands of immigration enforcement agents who have unleashed unspeakable violence on our state. Flights leave daily with men, women, and children, some of whom are citizens, green-card holders, or asylum-seekers with pending cases, to detention centers with a prevailing culture of abuse. Countless other legal observers and protesters, including myself, have been handcuffed and detained for hours without being charged with a crime, or intimidated with weapons and threats.
US politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

British Transport Police begins its six-month Live Facial Recognition trial at London Bridge

I want to reiterate that this is a trial of the technology to assess how it performs in a railway setting. The initiative follows a significant amount of research and planning, and forms part of BTP's commitment to using innovative technology to make the railways a hostile place for individuals wanted for serious criminal offences, helping us keep the public safe.
Privacy technologies
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

White House will hold meeting to discuss renewal of controversial spying power

The White House will convene top officials and lawmakers to decide whether to seek renewal of Section 702 surveillance authority before it lapses in April.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Jill Lepore: Trump thrives on chaos and crisis'

January 2026 federal actions escalated violent immigration enforcement and suppression of civic protest, producing civilian deaths and threatening constitutional rights and democratic norms.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Trump Hates Minnesotans Because We Love Each Other

Operation Metro Surge constitutes an unprecedented federal immigration deployment in Minnesota that caused deaths, civil-rights abuses, and prompted the state attorney general to sue.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

MAGA organizer calls for 500,000 people to be "possibly killed" in response to Charlie Kirk murder - LGBTQ Nation

Ali Alexander urged using state power to silence political opponents and called for mass arrests, trials, and possible killings after Charlie Kirk's death.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Democracy Under Occupation

Minneapolis residents mobilized unified community resistance that successfully confronted heavily armed federal agents and protected local communities.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago

Yes to the "ICE Out of My Face Act"

To combat these abuses, EFF is proud to support the "ICE Out of My Face Act." This new federal bill would ban ICE and CBP agents, and some local police working with them, from acquiring or using biometric surveillance systems, including face recognition technology, or information derived from such systems by another entity. This bill would be enforceable, among other ways, by a strong private right of action.
US politics
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

The Frightening, Very Real Tool ICE Agents Have to Add You to a "Nice Little Database" if You Attend a Protest

Federal agencies, led by DHS, have expanded use of administrative subpoena power to access individuals' information and track protesters without judicial oversight.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Domestic surveillance fears loom over Congress debate to renew spying power

While the authority is legally limited to foreign intelligence, it can sweep in Americans' texts, emails and phone calls when they communicate with overseas targets. Those incidental collections - which have sometimes been followed by unauthorized searches of Americans' communications - have been extensively documented by government oversight bodies in recent years. The findings fueled reforms adopted when Congress last renewed the authority in April 2024.
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