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Law Enforcement, Privacy Rights, Surveillance June 3, 2015

The Patriot Act Is Finally Dead, But Its Successor Is Only Slightly Better . . .

Riding on the fear and panic of a nation overwhelmed by the events a little over a month before, Congress worked hastily to introduce the USA Patriot Act, which was crafted by conservative politicians Viet Dinh…

Law Enforcement, Privacy Rights, Surveillance June 2, 2015

FBI Behind Mysterious Surveillance Aircraft Over US Cities

ASSOCIATED PRESS | JUNE 2, 2015 http://news.yahoo.com/fbi-behind-mysterious-surveillance-aircraft-over-us-cities-070836765–politics.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is operating a small air force with scores of low-flying planes across the country carrying video and, at times, cellphone surveillance technology —…

Privacy Rights, Surveillance May 27, 2015

Justice Department Issues Policy On Domestic Drone Use

The Associated Press WASHINGTON The Justice Department is acknowledging that the FBI, DEA and other federal law enforcement agencies are likely to make increasing use of unmanned aerial drones in the United States. The department…