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New Report"Patterns of Misconduct: FBI Intelligence Violations from 2001-2008," Electronic Frontier Foundation
New Resource The FBI COINTELPRO Operations 1956-1971
New Resource The War at Home by Brian Glick (Entire Book Online in PDF)
Political Spying is a Form of Repression
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- Federal Bureau of Investigation Guidelines
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- Federal Bureau of Investigation - COINTELPRO
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- Massachusetts Commonwealth Fusion Centers
- Testimony by Leiter on Sept. 30, 2009
- Testimony by Mueller on Sept. 30, 2009
- Testimony by Napolitano on Sept. 30, 2009
New! Information Relating to Counter-Terrorism Training:
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Center for Constitutional Rights
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Punishing Protest
Government Tactics That Suppress Free Speech by Heidi Boghosian
News & Updates from Allies
"Addressing Data Privacy Customer Concerns"…
"Addressing Data Privacy Customer Concerns" Lillie Coney, EPIC Associate Director Platts Smart Grid Data Privacy Symposium Las Vegas, Nevada Februar…Posted on February 16, 2012, 8:00 am PST
Posted on January 28, 2012, 1:06 pm PST
International Privacy Day: Top Concerns of Activists and Data Protection Authorities…
This January 28 marks International Privacy Day. Different countries around the world are celebrating this day with their own events. This year, we ar…Posted on January 28, 2012, 9:56 am PST
The Right to Anonymity is a Matter of Privacy…
This January 28 marks International Privacy Day. Different countries around the world are celebrating this day with their own events. This year, we ar…Posted on January 28, 2012, 8:57 am PST
Interview with Ann Cavoukian, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada…
This January 28 marks International Privacy Day. Different countries around the world are celebrating this day with their own events. This year, we ar…Posted on January 27, 2012, 4:43 pm PST
Posted on January 27, 2012, 2:26 pm PST
EPIC Expresses Support for International Privacy Convention…
Speaking this week at the Computers, Privacy and Data Protection conference, EPIC President Marc Rotenberg expressed support for the Council of Europe…Posted on January 27, 2012, 1:21 pm PST
The Council of Europe Privacy Convention…
"The Council of Europe Privacy Convention" Marc Rotenberg, EPIC Executive Director Council of Europe Brussels, Belgium January 27, 2012…Posted on January 27, 2012, 12:59 pm PST
What Does Twitter’s Country-by-Country Takedown System Mean for Freedom of Expression?
Yesterday, Twitter announced in a blog post that it was launching a system that would allow the company to take down content on a country-by-country…Posted on January 27, 2012, 12:09 pm PST
We Have Every Right to Be Furious About ACTA…
If there’s one thing that encapsulates what’s wrong with the way government functions today, ACTA is it. You wouldn’t know it from the name, but…Posted on January 27, 2012, 8:55 am PST
Congress Seeks Answers on Google’s Plans for Data Consolidation…
Eight members of Congress wrote to Google asking the company to explain the "steps [that] are being taken to ensure the protection of consumers' priva…Posted on January 27, 2012, 7:32 am PST
How National Defense Authorization Act Allows President To Release Prisoners From Guantánamo…
Andy Worthington - Eurasia Review…Posted on January 26, 2012, 9:00 pm PST
The CIA and NYPD Are Breaking Up…
Joe Coscarelli - New York Magazine…Posted on January 26, 2012, 9:00 pm PST
Domestic Surveillance and Militarism, Past and Present…
Uprising Radio…Posted on January 26, 2012, 9:00 pm PST
Under Obama, the Freedom of Information Act is Still in Shackles…
Three years ago this past weekend, on his first full day in office, President Barack Obama issued his now infamous memo on transparency and open gover…Posted on January 26, 2012, 6:15 pm PST
Hawaiian Data Retention Bill Would Force Internet Companies to Spy on Users’ Browsing Habits…
UPDATE: The bill has been tabled after being greeted by "vehement opposition." This morning, Hawaiian state legislators held a hearing on a state bill…Posted on January 26, 2012, 2:19 pm PST
EPIC International Champion of Freedom Awards…
Computers, Data Protection, and Privacy 2012 Brussels, Belgium January 26, 2012…Posted on January 26, 2012, 12:58 pm PST
Prosecutorial Oversight: A National Dialogue in the Wake of Connick v. Thompson…
Join us for the first stop of a national tour to address the issue of prosecutorial oversight in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision i…Posted on January 26, 2012, 12:44 pm PST
ACLU, Seventeen-Year-Old Sue to Stop Unconstitutional Age Restrictions on Political Contributions…
Florida Law Limits Donations by Minors to $100 but Adults And Corporations Can Donate up to $500 per Election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 54…Posted on January 26, 2012, 11:48 am PST
ACLU, Seventeen-Year-Old Sue to Stop Unconstitutional Age Restrictions on Political Contributions…
Florida Law Limits Donations by Minors to $100 but Adults And Corporations Can Donate up to $500 per Election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 54…Posted on January 26, 2012, 11:48 am PST
Computers, Data Protection and Privacy 2012…
Computers, Data Protection and Privacy 2012 Lillie Coney, EPIC, Associate Director Brussels, Belgium January 26, 2012…Posted on January 26, 2012, 11:02 am PST
Former Student Gains Major Settlement After Enduring Years of Harassment…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org A former student who endured severe and persistent harassment throughout junior high an…Posted on January 26, 2012, 10:28 am PST
International Privacy Day: Threats to Personal Data and the People Who Fight Them…
This January 28 marks International Privacy Day. Different countries around the world are celebrating this day with their own events. This year, we ar…Posted on January 25, 2012, 11:11 pm PST
Law's detainee language unites left, right…
United Press International…Posted on January 25, 2012, 9:00 pm PST
Posted on January 25, 2012, 9:00 pm PST
Minority Report is real: FBI wants to use social networks to prevent future crime…
Andrew Couts - Digital Trends…Posted on January 25, 2012, 9:00 pm PST
We're losing control of our digital privacy…
Rebecca MacKinnon - CNN…Posted on January 25, 2012, 9:00 pm PST
Safety measures compromise liberty…
Editorial - Rutgers Daily Targum…Posted on January 25, 2012, 9:00 pm PST
Interview with Malte Spitz, German Politician and Privacy Advocate…
This January 28 marks International Privacy Day. Different countries around the world are celebrating this day with their own events. This year, we ar…Posted on January 25, 2012, 2:29 pm PST
Interview with Col. Morris Davis…
The Talking Dog - Moderate Voice…Posted on January 24, 2012, 9:00 pm PST
SFPD's work with FBI unit may get more scrutiny…
Rachel Gordon - San Francisco Chronicle…Posted on January 24, 2012, 9:00 pm PST
ACLU Statement on Ruling in Padilla v. Rumsfeld Appeal…
Court Dismissed Case Seeking to Hold U.S. Officials Accountable for Torturing American Citizen FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666;&n…Posted on January 23, 2012, 2:40 pm PST
ACLU Attorneys Cleared of Any Wrongdoing in Guantánamo Photograph Investigation…
Former CIA Officer, John Kiriakou, Charged With Disclosing Classified Information to Journalists FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@…Posted on January 23, 2012, 2:14 pm PST
ACLU Statement on Supreme Court GPS Tracking Decision…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org Below is a statement from American Civil Liberties Union Legal Director Steven R. Shapi…Posted on January 23, 2012, 1:04 pm PST
ACLU & EFF to Appeal Secrecy Ruling in Twitter/WikiLeaks Case…
Appeal Aims to Unseal Secret Orders to Other Internet Companies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org RICHMOND, Va. – F…Posted on January 20, 2012, 11:18 am PST
Books Must Not Be Banned, ACLU Tells Plymouth-Canton Schools…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org DETROIT – In a letter today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan urged…Posted on January 20, 2012, 9:45 am PST
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ACLU Asks Court To Unseal Proceedings in Twitter Subpoena Case…
Secrecy About the Legal Process Itself Undermines Integrity of the Judicial System FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org BOST…Posted on January 8, 2012, 9:00 pm PST
President Obama Signs Indefinite Detention Bill Into Law…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: media@dcaclu.org WASHINGTON – President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law to…Posted on December 31, 2011, 1:26 pm PST
Court Seals ACLU Challenge to Twitter Subpoena…
Statement by the ACLU of Massachusetts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org BOSTON -- We are disappointed and concerned that…Posted on December 29, 2011, 2:10 pm PST
South Hadley Discloses Prince Settlement…
Slate Reporter Emily Bazelon Sued After Town Ignored Requests for Public Records Concerning Settlement Following Student's Suicide NORTHAMPTON -- The…Posted on December 26, 2011, 9:00 pm PST
Occupy Boston Plaintiffs Agree to Voluntary Dismissal…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org BOSTON -- Plaintiffs from Occupy Boston today filed a voluntary dismissal, ending their…Posted on December 20, 2011, 9:00 pm PST
Mehanna Verdict Compromises First Amendment, Undermines National Security…
Decision Today Threatens Writers and Journalists, Academic Researchers, Translators and Even Ordinary Web Surfers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212…Posted on December 19, 2011, 9:00 pm PST
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NYCLU to City and Brookfield: Accommodate Christmas Prayer Vigil in Zuccotti Park…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org NEW YORK -- The New York Civil Liberties Union today wrote to New York City officials a…Posted on December 19, 2011, 2:28 pm PST
White House Announces Nominees to Fill Civil Liberties Board…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2011 CONTACT: (202) 675-2312; media@dcaclu.org WASHINGTON – The White House today announced it will presen…Posted on December 14, 2011, 9:00 pm PST
White House Announces Nominees to Fill Civil Liberties Board…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2011 CONTACT: (202) 675-2312; media@dcaclu.org WASHINGTON – The White House today announced it will presen…Posted on December 14, 2011, 9:00 pm PST
ACLU Report on Domestic Drones Finds Need for New Privacy Protections…
ACLU Recommends New Rules to Ensure Expanding Drone Use by Police and Other Agencies Respects Americans’ Privacy Rights FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE C…Posted on December 14, 2011, 9:00 pm PST
Senate Passes Bill Opening Door to Indefinite Detention…
Controversial Defense Bill to be Signed by President Obama FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (202) 675-2312; media@dcaclu.org WASHINGTON – Followin…Posted on December 14, 2011, 9:00 pm PST
White House Backs Away from Defense Bill Veto Threat…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (202) 675-2312; media@dcaclu.org WASHINGTON – The White House today announced that it will support passage of the…Posted on December 14, 2011, 3:09 pm PST
ACLU-NJ Lauds Newark City Council for Amplifying Speech of Occupy Newark…
Lifting Military Park Curfew Shows Respect for Demonstrators' Civil Liberties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org NEWARK &n…Posted on December 13, 2011, 9:00 pm PST
ACLU Celebrates Reopening of Schrunk Plaza and Bill of Rights Day…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org The ACLU of Oregon will celebrate the reopening of Terry Schrunk Plaza and Bill of Righ…Posted on December 13, 2011, 9:00 pm PST
ACLU, NLG Statement on Police Shut-down of Occupy Boston Camp at Dewey Square…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org BOSTON -- In response to this morning's raid at Occupy Boston, the American Civil Liber…Posted on December 10, 2011, 9:00 pm PST
ACLU and PUBPAT Ask Supreme Court to Rule that Patents on Breast Cancer Genes are Invalid…
Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Medical Associations, Geneticists, Patients and Breast Cancer and Women’s Health Groups FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT…Posted on December 7, 2011, 2:58 pm PST
Senate Poised to Pass Indefinite Detention Without Charge or Trial…
Bill Will Further Expose American Citizens and Others to Military Imprisonment Based on Suspicion and Not Conviction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1,…Posted on December 1, 2011, 7:14 pm PST
FOIA Documents Show FBI Illegally Collecting Intelligence Under Guise of "Community Outreach"…
FBI Storing Information on Activities Protected by the First Amendment, Memos Obtained by ACLU Show FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666;…Posted on December 1, 2011, 9:03 am PST
Judge Rules Against Privacy and Free Speech in Twitter/WikiLeaks Case…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A federal judge in Virginia ruled today that the government can…Posted on November 10, 2011, 1:48 pm PST
Senate Rejects Resolution That Would Undermine Net Neutrality…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2011 CONTACT: (202) 675-2312; media@dcaclu.org WASHINGTON – The Senate voted today to reject a resolut…Posted on November 10, 2011, 9:34 am PST
ACLU Offers Free Booklet on Workplace Privacy Rights…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org The ACLU of Rhode Island is offering to the public a free 36-page booklet entitled &ldq…Posted on November 9, 2011, 9:00 pm PST
ACLU Urges House Judiciary Committee to Consider the End Racial Profiling Act…
Discrimination in Law Enforcement Must End FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org WASHINGTON – Racial profiling is somet…Posted on November 4, 2011, 8:27 am PDT
Is the Obama Administration Serious about Anti-Muslim Demonization in Law Enforcement?
On August 4, 2011, the White House released a new strategy to counter violent extremism. The Muslim Public Affairs Committee (MPAC) expressed suppor…Posted on August 5, 2011, 11:50 am PDT
John Guandolo: Another Counterterrorism Expert Exposed…
PRA’s groundbreaking exposé of how tax dollars fund anti-Muslim trainings for police and counterterrorism personnel won the attention of news outle…Posted on July 22, 2011, 11:02 am PDT
FBI Using Next Generation of Big Brother to Cajole States into Targeting Immigrants?
<!--StartFragment--> Post-9/11 congressional mandates for better interagency information sharing have often been taken in a direction that unde…Posted on July 8, 2011, 3:43 pm PDT
FBI Raids Reveal Repressive Apparatus Run Amok…
A recent Inspector General’s report on the FBI’s investigations of certain domestic advocacy groups from 2002-2006 found that the agency considere…Posted on October 1, 2010, 7:09 am PDT
The FBI is Seeking Extended Powers to Snoop into our Electronic Communications…
It’s well known that the FBI has historically abused its power to investigate non-criminal Americans—in the 1960s, the FBI relied on informants an…Posted on August 16, 2010, 10:45 am PDT
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Behavior Profiling: Ineffective and Expensive Security Theater…
Behavioral profiling, the latest trend in pre-emptive policing, has been used in America’s airport terminals since 2003 when the Screening of Passen…Posted on July 29, 2010, 7:54 am PDT
FBI JTTF Agent Hands Private Data Over to Corporate Security Guards…
A Texas City police officer, Cpl. Tom Robison, detained freelance photographer Lance Rosenfield during the first week of July 2010 for taking pictures…Posted on July 20, 2010, 2:43 pm PDT
Ban All Racial Profiling Without Exception…
On Monday this week, the New York Times announced that its investigation of NYPD “stop and frisk” practices from 2006 through 2010 found police st…Posted on July 14, 2010, 10:59 am PDT
Praying as Suspicious Behavior in the Henderson 7 Case…
Since 9/11, practicing Islam has been unfairly viewed as suspicious in some circles, including among many in law enforcement. On December 20, 2009, i…Posted on July 7, 2010, 1:41 pm PDT