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Family of slain Cop City' activisit file federal lawsuit against three officers

The family of Manuel Paez Teran has filed a federal lawsuit alleging violation of their rights during a protest against the Cop City training center.

Vermont to pay $175,000 after man charged for raising middle finger at state trooper

The state of Vermont paid $175,000 to settle a lawsuit after a man's arrest for raising his middle finger at a state trooper.

Family of slain Cop City' activisit file federal lawsuit against three officers

The family of Manuel Paez Teran has filed a federal lawsuit alleging violation of their rights during a protest against the Cop City training center.

Vermont to pay $175,000 after man charged for raising middle finger at state trooper

The state of Vermont paid $175,000 to settle a lawsuit after a man's arrest for raising his middle finger at a state trooper.
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#police-misconduct

Realtor handcuffed by Stoneham detectives responding to 911 call can continue lawsuit against town, judge rules

A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit alleging civil rights violations against Stoneham police to proceed after finding merit in some of the claims.

Mount Vernon Police's Strip Searches Were Unconstitutional, U.S. Says

The Mount Vernon police department has systemic issues leading to improper strip searches, violating individuals' rights and showing patterns of discriminatory policing.

Realtor handcuffed by Stoneham detectives responding to 911 call can continue lawsuit against town, judge rules

A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit alleging civil rights violations against Stoneham police to proceed after finding merit in some of the claims.

Mount Vernon Police's Strip Searches Were Unconstitutional, U.S. Says

The Mount Vernon police department has systemic issues leading to improper strip searches, violating individuals' rights and showing patterns of discriminatory policing.
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#border-searches

EFF Tells the Second Circuit a Second Time That Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a Warrant

Warrantless border searches of electronic devices violate the Fourth Amendment, as advocated by EFF and civil liberties organizations.

EFF to Second Circuit: Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a Warrant

Warrant requirements for border searches of electronic devices are essential to protect privacy rights, as highlighted by EFF's ongoing legal efforts.

EFF Tells the Second Circuit a Second Time That Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a Warrant

Warrantless border searches of electronic devices violate the Fourth Amendment, as advocated by EFF and civil liberties organizations.

EFF to Second Circuit: Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a Warrant

Warrant requirements for border searches of electronic devices are essential to protect privacy rights, as highlighted by EFF's ongoing legal efforts.
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#surveillance

Backyard Privacy in the Age of Drones

The expansion of police drone use raises significant privacy and legal challenges regarding surveillance capabilities and constitutional rights.

Lawsuit: City cameras make it impossible to drive anywhere without being tracked

The lawsuit challenges Norfolk's use of license-plate readers as unconstitutional warrantless surveillance under the Fourth Amendment.

Backyard Privacy in the Age of Drones

The expansion of police drone use raises significant privacy and legal challenges regarding surveillance capabilities and constitutional rights.

Lawsuit: City cameras make it impossible to drive anywhere without being tracked

The lawsuit challenges Norfolk's use of license-plate readers as unconstitutional warrantless surveillance under the Fourth Amendment.
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NJ woman mistakenly arrested, jailed for two weeks can't sue over error

Judith Maureen Henry unjustly served two weeks in jail due to a mistaken identity, highlighting issues in law enforcement accountability.
#privacy-rights

EFF Asks Oregon Supreme Court Not to Limit Fourth Amendment Rights Based on Terms of Service

EFF is advocating for the protection of individuals' privacy rights in their browsing history.
Courts have acknowledged that browsing history reveals sensitive personal information, warranting protection under the Fourth Amendment.

Senator says NSA is buying up Americans' browser habits

US Senator Ron Wyden has called on the US Director of National Intelligence to stop intelligence agencies from purchasing Americans' unlawfully collected personal data from data brokers.
The NSA has been purchasing Americans' domestic internet metadata and location data harvested from Americans' smartphones, without a warrant.
The acquisition of Americans' personal data is facilitated by the flow of information from apps to data brokers, without the app users' informed consent.

EFF to Ninth Circuit: Abandoning a Phone Should Not Mean Abandoning Its Contents

Law enforcement should obtain a warrant before searching data on abandoned cell phones.

US border agents must get warrant before cell phone searches, federal court rules | TechCrunch

U.S. border agents now require a warrant to search electronic devices at the border.

EFF to Court: Electronic Ankle Monitoring Is Bad. Sharing That Data Is Even Worse.

The government violates privacy rights by continuously tracking individuals on pretrial release through electronic monitoring.

EFF Asks Oregon Supreme Court Not to Limit Fourth Amendment Rights Based on Terms of Service

EFF is advocating for the protection of individuals' privacy rights in their browsing history.
Courts have acknowledged that browsing history reveals sensitive personal information, warranting protection under the Fourth Amendment.

Senator says NSA is buying up Americans' browser habits

US Senator Ron Wyden has called on the US Director of National Intelligence to stop intelligence agencies from purchasing Americans' unlawfully collected personal data from data brokers.
The NSA has been purchasing Americans' domestic internet metadata and location data harvested from Americans' smartphones, without a warrant.
The acquisition of Americans' personal data is facilitated by the flow of information from apps to data brokers, without the app users' informed consent.

EFF to Ninth Circuit: Abandoning a Phone Should Not Mean Abandoning Its Contents

Law enforcement should obtain a warrant before searching data on abandoned cell phones.

US border agents must get warrant before cell phone searches, federal court rules | TechCrunch

U.S. border agents now require a warrant to search electronic devices at the border.

EFF to Court: Electronic Ankle Monitoring Is Bad. Sharing That Data Is Even Worse.

The government violates privacy rights by continuously tracking individuals on pretrial release through electronic monitoring.
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A Taxonomy of Privacy

Privacy is a concept with multiple meanings, making it challenging for lawmaking.
Existing legal frameworks for privacy are outdated and inadequate for addressing modern privacy issues.

NSA director appointment blocked over data privacy questions

Senator Ron Wyden is blocking the confirmation of a new NSA director until he gets answers about the NSA's acquisition of Americans' location and browsing data.
Data brokers are selling personal data to government agencies without a warrant, potentially violating the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.

EFF Tells Minnesota Supreme Court to Strike Down Geofence Warrant As Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Takes the Wrong Turn

Invasive geofence warrants continue despite Google's changes.
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