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Mar 28, 2011

Oppose DNA collection upon arrest

DNA is different than a simple fingerprint. DNA testing discloses private health information about an individual and can be used to make predictions about that person’s physical and mental health. Employers...

DNA is different than a simple fingerprint. DNA testing discloses private health information about an individual and can be used to make predictions about that person’s physical and mental health. Employers...

Mar 27, 2011

HB 1948 - Surveillance Camera Data Collection: Status Update

On March 16th,...

On March 16th,...

Mar 8, 2011

DHS Concludes They Have Authority to Monitor Political Activities of Advocacy Groups

From ACLU's Blog of Rights:

In March 2006, the Department...

From ACLU's Blog of Rights:

In March 2006, the Department...