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The battle for justice against the psychologists who helped the CIA torture detainees

This is the furthest a case involving the CIA’s use of torture has gotten in the courts.

On Apr 25, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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Federal court sides with trans teen in battle over Virginia bathrooms

The ruling may be felt in other states.

On Apr 19, 2016 by Dell Cameron

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Indiana’s anti-abortion governor faces more than onslaught of period blood photos

The ACLU and Planned Parenthood have filed a federal lawsuit against his restrictive abortion bill.

On Apr 8, 2016 by Catherine Scott

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Senate bill effectively bans strong encryption

The measure is sure to face an uphill battle in Congress, where privacy activists are poised to fight back.

On Apr 8, 2016 by Eric Geller

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FBI’s new iPhone exploit raises old questions about software vulnerability disclosure

The FBI says they have found a way into the San Bernardino shooter's phone. But should they tell Apple how they did it?

On Mar 31, 2016 by William Turton

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North Carolina sued in federal court over anti-LGBT law

The lawsuit accuses the state of violating the Constitution's equal protection amendment.

On Mar 28, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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North Carolina lawmakers face backlash over new anti-LGBT law

The new law eradicates local protections for LGBT people, women, workers, and veterans.

On Mar 24, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland has strong record on government transparency

The Chicago-born Garland is a veteran of the second-most important court in the country.

On Mar 23, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

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ACLU backs Apple in court fight over terrorist’s locked iPhone

The ACLU says the order does not withstand legal tests.

On Mar 2, 2016 by William Turton

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It’s time for Americans to #TakeCTRL of their privacy

If the federal government won't do it, then states will.

On Jan 20, 2016

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ACLU slams new proposed encryption commission

The ACLU claims a new cyber commission would be a step in the wrong direction.

On Dec 7, 2015 by William Turton

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Pro-encryption petition passes 100K signatures, putting pressure on Obama

Privacy advocates are making their voices heard.

On Oct 27, 2015 by William Turton

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Twitter, Dropbox, ACLU petition White House to back strong encryption

The fight for private communication continues.

On Sep 30, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Judge will hear debate over NSA spying on Americans’ overseas communications

The NSA will argue to have the case dismissed.

On Sep 21, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Politwoops preserves its 1.1 million tweets with the Internet Archive

The duplicity of politicians endureth forever.

On Sep 17, 2015 by Curt Hopkins