...they never, never vary. They have principles. They defend Nazis marching in Skokie. I admire you.
Now is the Time for Reform — Not Authorizing More Abusive Government Surveillance!
May 13, 2011 3:32 pm | Posted by Maura Ross
Later this month, three of the most controversial provisions of the Patriot Act are set to expire: Section 215 orders; the roving “John Doe” wiretap provision; and the “lone wolf”... Continue reading
FBI: If We Told You, You Might Sue
May 13, 2011 3:28 pm | Posted by Maura Ross
Often when the government tries to suppress information about its surveillance programs, it cites national-security concerns. But not always. In 2008, a few years after the Bush administration’s warrantless-wiretapping program... Continue reading
Yes, You’re Being Tracked. It’s Time to Do Something About It
May 9, 2011 6:10 pm | Posted by Maura Ross
In light of the recent disclosures about iPhone and Android location tracking, Sen. Al Franken and the Senate Judiciary Committee are taking the very welcome step of shedding light on... Continue reading
When Is Enough Enough? Government Surveillance Skyrockets in 2010.
May 9, 2011 6:09 pm | Posted by Maura Ross
The Department of Justice has just released its annual report on its surveillance activities for 2010 including its use of secret court orders, National Security Letters (NSLs) and electronic and... Continue reading
Cop Breaks a Kid’s Arm and Tasers Him. His Offense? Saggy Pants.
May 9, 2011 6:08 pm | Posted by Maura Ross
Derby, Kansas, high school sophomore Jonathan Villarreal was walking to the bus after school when a police officer ordered him to pull his pants up above his hips. Jonathan refused,... Continue reading
House Gets Ready to Vote on Radical Anti-Abortion Bill
May 9, 2011 5:06 pm | Posted by Maura Ross
The U.S. House of Representatives is getting ready to vote on the misleadingly titled No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 3) today. As early as noon, your representatives will... Continue reading
Day Two of the ACLU’s Fact-Finding Mission to Puerto Rico
May 9, 2011 5:06 pm | Posted by Maura Ross
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 was the second day of the ACLU’s fact-finding mission in Puerto Rico to document and draw attention to civil liberties and human rights violations that have... Continue reading
If You Get Raped, You Better Keep a Receipt
May 9, 2011 5:05 pm | Posted by Maura Ross
This week, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) returned from April recess with a spring in his step and a gleam in his eye. At the top of his agenda? A... Continue reading
Labor Department Delivers for Trans Federal Employees
May 9, 2011 5:04 pm | Posted by Maura Ross
Late last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took an important step forward for its transgender employees by adding gender identity to the department’s internal equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies.... Continue reading
Senate Bill 1123: Discrimination by religiously affiliated adoption agencies
May 5, 2011 5:24 pm | Posted by Allie Carter
Legislative Director Mary Dixon provided testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee on an amendment to Senate Bill 1123 on March 13th. This dangerous bill would permit religiously-based adoption agencies acting... Continue reading