Press Releases
about Privacy & Technology
Apr 23, 2024
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµStatement on Congress’ Latest Attempt to Ban TikTok and Restrict Free Speech Online
WASHINGTON — Over the weekend, the House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, which includes extremely concerning provisions that would function...
Court case: TikTok Inc., et al. v. Garland (Amicus)
Apr 17, 2024
After House Passes Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act, ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµUrges Senate to Stop Government from Spying on Americans Without a Warrant
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives voted 219-199 to pass the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act, which would ban the government from purchasing Americans’ data from da...
Issue Areas:
National Security
Privacy & Technology
Mar 29, 2024
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµand ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµof Florida Sound Alarm on Lakeland’s New Nightmare-Inducing Face Surveillance Program
The organizations are seeking records to shine a light on an alarming new tracking system unleashed on an unsuspecting public
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
National Security
Mar 19, 2024
Ahead of Hearing, ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµUrges Nevada Court to Protect Americans’ Right to Private and Secure Communications
Forcing Meta to Roll Back End-to-End Encryption Protections Would Make Internet Less Safe, Experts Say
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
National Security
Mar 15, 2024
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµStatement on Supreme Court’s Decision Related to Whether Public Officials Can Block Social Media Followers
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Friday clarified when public officials’ social media posts are subject to the First Amendment in response to two challenges, O’Connor-Ratcli...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Privacy & Technology
Feb 26, 2024
Rights Groups Urge U.S. Trade Representative to Reaffirm Commitment to a Free and Open Internet
Ahead of World Trade Organization annual meeting, ACLU, Freedom House, and partners raise concerns over Biden Administration withdrawing support for reforms needed to protect an equitable, free, and open global internet
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
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