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Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This 'College Protester' Isn't Real. It's an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops

Massive Blue is deploying AI to create social media personas for police surveillance on suspected criminals and activists.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

NY Civil Liberties Union's analysis shows marked increase in traffic stops, searches and seizures

NYPD traffic stops surged by 25% in 2024, exacerbated by racial disparities in enforcement against Black and Brown drivers.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
6 hours ago

Trump's New Favorite Law for Criminalizing His Opponents

Federal prosecutors are using Section 111 to silence political dissent rather than just to protect federal officials.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Biglaw Firms In League With Donald Trump Now Have To Defend Cops That Kill Black And Brown People - Above the Law

from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Three bills that threaten the rights of sex workers-and civil rights in general - 48 hills

Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This 'College Protester' Isn't Real. It's an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops

Massive Blue is deploying AI to create social media personas for police surveillance on suspected criminals and activists.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

NY Civil Liberties Union's analysis shows marked increase in traffic stops, searches and seizures

NYPD traffic stops surged by 25% in 2024, exacerbated by racial disparities in enforcement against Black and Brown drivers.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
6 hours ago

Trump's New Favorite Law for Criminalizing His Opponents

Federal prosecutors are using Section 111 to silence political dissent rather than just to protect federal officials.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Biglaw Firms In League With Donald Trump Now Have To Defend Cops That Kill Black And Brown People - Above the Law

from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Three bills that threaten the rights of sex workers-and civil rights in general - 48 hills

more#law-enforcement
#data-privacy
fromFlowingData
2 days ago
Business intelligence

Marketplace for government agencies to buy all the personal data about Americans

fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

American Panopticon

The Trump administration's data pooling raises significant concerns about privacy and the potential for a surveillance state.
fromPrivacy International
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Free to Protest (Turkiye Edition)

The Free to Protest Guide for Türkiye educates citizens on their rights during protests, particularly regarding surveillance and data privacy.
Business intelligence
fromFlowingData
2 days ago

Marketplace for government agencies to buy all the personal data about Americans

The U.S. Intelligence Community is launching a centralized data purchasing platform, raising concerns over privacy and surveillance.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Opinion | Elon Musk's Legacy: DOGE's Construction of a Surveillance State

Elon Musk's influence leads to unprecedented surveillance efforts by the Trump administration, raising alarm about civil liberties.
more#data-privacy
#democracy
Right-wing politics
fromOpen Culture
3 days ago

They Study Authoritarianism. And They're Leaving the U.S.: Why Three Yale Professors Have Moved to U. Toronto

Yale professors are leaving the U.S. due to perceived threats to democracy and civil liberties.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case Shows Constitutional Crisis Is Here

Trump's actions raise questions about the threshold of democratic erosion in the U.S.
Right-wing politics
fromOpen Culture
3 days ago

They Study Authoritarianism. And They're Leaving the U.S.: Why Three Yale Professors Have Moved to U. Toronto

Yale professors are leaving the U.S. due to perceived threats to democracy and civil liberties.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case Shows Constitutional Crisis Is Here

Trump's actions raise questions about the threshold of democratic erosion in the U.S.
more#democracy
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Trump expands military use at the southern border. Are there legal limits?

Trump's immigration policies challenge the Posse Comitatus Act, testing its limits on military involvement in law enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Homegrowns are next:' Trump hopes to deport and jail U.S. citizens abroad

Trump's administration considers detaining U.S. citizens in El Salvador, prompting significant legal and civil liberties concerns.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Biggest Sign That Trump May Already Be an Elected Autocrat

Prolonged detention of Rumeysa Ozturk illustrates the concerns about free speech under Trump’s administration.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | The Supreme Court Ruled. Trump and the A.C.L.U. Both Claimed Victory. Huh?

The A.C.L.U. scored a major constitutional victory despite the Trump administration's procedural win regarding deportation policies.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Administration Has Detained and Deported US Citizens as Part of Mass Deportation Actions

The Trump administration's mass deportation campaign has led to the wrongful detention of U.S. citizens, highlighting issues in immigration enforcement practices.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Trump expands military use at the southern border. Are there legal limits?

Trump's immigration policies challenge the Posse Comitatus Act, testing its limits on military involvement in law enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Homegrowns are next:' Trump hopes to deport and jail U.S. citizens abroad

Trump's administration considers detaining U.S. citizens in El Salvador, prompting significant legal and civil liberties concerns.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Biggest Sign That Trump May Already Be an Elected Autocrat

Prolonged detention of Rumeysa Ozturk illustrates the concerns about free speech under Trump’s administration.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | The Supreme Court Ruled. Trump and the A.C.L.U. Both Claimed Victory. Huh?

The A.C.L.U. scored a major constitutional victory despite the Trump administration's procedural win regarding deportation policies.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Administration Has Detained and Deported US Citizens as Part of Mass Deportation Actions

The Trump administration's mass deportation campaign has led to the wrongful detention of U.S. citizens, highlighting issues in immigration enforcement practices.
more#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Survey says fraught political moment explains bump in law school applicants | amNewYork

Law school applications are rising due to a surge in political engagement among pre-law students influenced by recent political events.
#legislation
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Mental Health Law Adds to New York Budget Stalemate

The proposed expansion of New York's mental hygiene law raises concerns about civil liberties and the effectiveness of involuntary hospitalization for those with mental illness.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Mental Health Law Adds to New York Budget Stalemate

The proposed expansion of New York's mental hygiene law raises concerns about civil liberties and the effectiveness of involuntary hospitalization for those with mental illness.
more#legislation
#human-rights
US news
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The US Is Now in the Human-Trafficking Business

The Trump administration has faced backlash for deporting Venezuelan immigrants to a Salvadoran mega-prison, challenging civil liberties and judicial orders.
US news
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The US Is Now in the Human-Trafficking Business

The Trump administration has faced backlash for deporting Venezuelan immigrants to a Salvadoran mega-prison, challenging civil liberties and judicial orders.
more#human-rights
#us-customs-and-border-protection
Privacy professionals
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Updated U.S. Customs and Border Protection Questionnaire

The article critiques government agency practices that infringe on civil liberties under the guise of security.
It employs dark humor to highlight absurdities in U.S. policies and border control.
Public safety concerns are juxtaposed with violations of constitutional rights.
Privacy professionals
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Updated U.S. Customs and Border Protection Questionnaire

The article critiques government agency practices that infringe on civil liberties under the guise of security.
It employs dark humor to highlight absurdities in U.S. policies and border control.
Public safety concerns are juxtaposed with violations of constitutional rights.
more#us-customs-and-border-protection
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Mini Dictators': Comic Dave Smith Says Covid Lockdown Governors' Should Be on Trial at The Hague

All the lockdown governors are, are just, you know, should be in the Hague. Like, you don't, I don't care. I don't care if there was a vote.
Coronavirus
#free-speech
Environment
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Fossil Fuel Companies Are Silencing Us All

The Energy Transfer v. Greenpeace case significantly threatens free speech and civil liberties, as illustrated by the hefty damages awarded against Greenpeace.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Judge moves legal case of detained Tufts student to Vermont

Rü Meysa Öztürk's detention is being challenged as unconstitutional, focusing on free speech and due process violations.
Environment
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Fossil Fuel Companies Are Silencing Us All

The Energy Transfer v. Greenpeace case significantly threatens free speech and civil liberties, as illustrated by the hefty damages awarded against Greenpeace.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Judge moves legal case of detained Tufts student to Vermont

Rü Meysa Öztürk's detention is being challenged as unconstitutional, focusing on free speech and due process violations.
more#free-speech
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago

Nominations Open for 2025 EFF Awards!

Nominations for the 2025 EFF Awards are open until May 23, celebrating leaders in the fight for online freedom and innovation over three decades.
European startups
Social justice
frombrooklyneagle.com
3 weeks ago

Susan Herman reflects on RBG's legacy during fireside chat at Appellate Division

Professor Susan Herman emphasizes the enduring legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in advocating for civil liberties and women's rights.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Overlooked No More: Joyce Brown, Whose Struggle Redefined the Rights of the Homeless

Joyce Brown's legal battle highlighted the rights of homeless individuals against involuntary psychiatric treatment.
#climate-change
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Vilified, arrested, held incommunicado: that's the price of protest in Britain today | George Monbiot

Authoritarian tactics increasingly used against peaceful protests reflect a disturbing trend in policing and governance across nations.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 weeks ago

Freedom in an age of climate crisis and trade wars: Lessons from philosopher Immanuel Kant

Global commitment to sustainability and equality is in jeopardy due to rising autocracies and libertarian influences, as reflected in the U.S. political climate.
more#climate-change
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Whatever happened to the Kids Online Safety Act?

Congress must navigate complex debates over online safety and free expression in attempts to revive the Kids Online Safety Act.
#public-safety
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hochul, NY lawmakers reach agreement on mask-wearing criminals

New York state passes a law penalizing masked criminals during certain offenses, amid ongoing safety concerns.
The new law reflects a compromise after debates over public safety and civil liberties regarding mask use.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hochul, NY lawmakers reach agreement on mask-wearing criminals

New York state passes a law penalizing masked criminals during certain offenses, amid ongoing safety concerns.
The new law reflects a compromise after debates over public safety and civil liberties regarding mask use.
more#public-safety
#lgbtq-rights
more#lgbtq-rights
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Donna's Chronicles, "The recent flurry of exciting events..." - San Francisco Bay Times

Our community is vibrant and resilient, and there's no turning back!
SF LGBT
#covid-19
more#covid-19
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | We Visited Rumeysa Ozturk in Detention.

Authoritarian tactics are resurfacing in the U.S. as evidenced by the detention of Rumeysa Ozturk without apparent cause or due process.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Camp Manzanar serves as a reminder to the United States of racist laws in other eras

Camp Manzanar symbolizes the dark legacy of Japanese American internment during WWII, highlighting themes of injustice and racism.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Democrat Catches Fox's Will Cain Unaware That Trump Wants To Deport U.S. Citizens: Just Google'

Trump's comments about deporting U.S. citizens signal a constitutional violation and risk to civil liberties.
#nypd
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
NYC politics

NY Civil Liberties Union's analysis shows marked increase in traffic stops, searches and seizures

NYPD traffic stops rose by 25% in 2024, with a disproportionately high impact on Black and Latino drivers.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
NYC politics

The NYPD Is Sending Drones to the Sites of 9-1-1 Calls

NYPD now deploys drones for emergency calls, raising privacy and ethical concerns about surveillance capabilities.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

NY Civil Liberties Union's analysis shows marked increase in traffic stops, searches and seizures

NYPD traffic stops rose by 25% in 2024, with a disproportionately high impact on Black and Latino drivers.
NYC politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

The NYPD Is Sending Drones to the Sites of 9-1-1 Calls

NYPD now deploys drones for emergency calls, raising privacy and ethical concerns about surveillance capabilities.
more#nypd
#due-process
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Marco Rubio Claims He Can Kick Lawful Permanent Residents Out Of The US On The Basis Of Their 'Expected Beliefs;' Immigration Judge Says 'Sounds Good' - Above the Law

fromTruthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Mahmoud Khalil Writes From Prison: "Democracy for Some Is No Democracy at All"

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Marco Rubio Claims He Can Kick Lawful Permanent Residents Out Of The US On The Basis Of Their 'Expected Beliefs;' Immigration Judge Says 'Sounds Good' - Above the Law

fromTruthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Mahmoud Khalil Writes From Prison: "Democracy for Some Is No Democracy at All"

more#due-process
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 04.14.25 - Above the Law

DHS's directive for a U.S. citizen lawyer to self-deport reflects troubling issues in immigration law and civil rights.
Law firms' withdrawal from pro bono efforts amid political pressures indicates an erosion of commitment to public service.
Law
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Conservative Legal Advocates Working to Kill Trump's Tariffs

The Supreme Court's overruling of Chevron signifies a shift toward increased judicial oversight of federal agencies.
Beer
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration Orders Employees to Report "Anti-Christian Bias"

The U.S. Department of State's new initiative under Rubio raises concerns about an emerging culture of informants and erosion of civil liberties.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Green councillor attacks Met over discriminatory' use of facial recognition cameras in London

Live Facial Recognition disproportionately targets Black communities, raising concerns about surveillance and civil liberties.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Trump's Imaginary Emergencies Are Doing Real Damage

Trump's national security initiatives lack an actual threat, raising concerns about civil liberties and legal implications.
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