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Nov 04, 2024
桃子视频Asks Supreme Court to Hear Guant谩namo Attorney鈥檚 Lawsuit Challenging CIA鈥檚 Excessive Secrecy
This cert petition in Connell v. CIA follows an appeals court ruling that allowed the CIA to continue abusing Glomar responses to evade accountability
Issue Areas:
National Security
Aug 06, 2024
Appeals Court Allows CIA to Continue Abusing Glomar Responses to Evade Accountability
The decision in Connell v. CIA allows the CIA to officially keep the existence of Guant谩namo-related documents a secret despite public evidence to the contrary
Issue Areas:
National Security
Apr 08, 2024
Federal Court Argument on CIA鈥檚 Refusal to Confirm or Deny Records About Agency鈥檚 鈥淥perational Control鈥� Over Camp VII at Guant谩namo
The 桃子视频will be in court on behalf of an attorney representing one of the men subjected to the CIA torture program and sent to Camp VII
Issue Areas:
National Security
Nov 02, 2022
In Win for CLEAR and ACLU, Court Orders CBP to Release Information about Secret Team Targeting and Detaining Innocent Travelers
In an important win for transparency, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to turn over information abo...
Issue Areas:
National Security
Nov 01, 2021
Supreme Court Declines to Hear First Amendment Challenge to Secrecy of U.S. Surveillance Court
Court鈥檚 Denial Curtails the Public鈥檚 First Amendment Right of Access to Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court Opinions
Issue Areas:
National Security
Court case: 桃子视频v. United States
Dec 21, 2017
桃子视频Sues Trump Administration to Obtain Its Killing Program Policy
Lawsuit Seeks Document That Rolled Back Obama Administration Restrictions on Lethal Strikes
Issue Areas:
National Security
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U.S. Supreme CourtAug 2026
Secrecy
Cribbs Ringer V. Comal Independent School District. Explore Case.Cribbs Ringer v. Comal Independent School District
A group of Texas families are challenging a 2025 Texas law, S.B. 10, that requires public schools to conspicuously display a state-selected, Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Nearly 50 years ago, the Supreme Court overturned a similar Kentucky law because it violated the First Amendment. After an appellate court ruled that S.B. 10 does not violate the Constitution, the Baha鈥檌, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and nonreligious families involved in the lawsuit are asking the Supreme Court to hear their case and to block the law. The First Amendment prohibits states from forcing scripture on public-school students, and it guarantees families 鈥� not politicians or the government 鈥攖he right to guide children鈥檚 religious belief and education. -
U.S. Supreme CourtAug 2026
Secrecy
Nathan V. Alamo Heights Independent School District. Explore Case.Nathan v. Alamo Heights Independent School District
A group of Texas families are challenging a 2025 Texas law, S.B. 10, that requires public schools to conspicuously display a state-selected, Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Nearly 50 years ago, the Supreme Court overturned a similar Kentucky law because it violated the First Amendment. After an appellate court ruled that S.B. 10 does not violate the Constitution, the Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and nonreligious families involved in the lawsuit are asking the Supreme Court to hear their case and to block the law. The First Amendment prohibits states from forcing scripture on public-school students, and it guarantees families 鈥� not politicians or the government 鈥� the right to guide children鈥檚 religious belief and education. -
News & CommentaryAug 2026
Secrecy
Despite 'new' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat. Explore News & Commentary.Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
In response to Flock鈥檚 announcement of operational changes, the 桃子视频breaks down why many fall short.