Atlas of Surveillance
Documenting Police Tech in Our Communities with Open Source Research The Atlas of Surveillance is a database of surveillance technologies deployed by law enforcement in […]
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BLM Protester Sues After Trump’s ‘Terror Campaign Against Portlanders’ – Rolling Stone
A Portland protester snatched off the street by federal agents in an unmarked van is alleging gross violations of her constitutional rights. Source: BLM Protester […]
Facebook now telling users that someone they know is becoming an extremist – Insider Paper
Facebook users are reporting they received this alert “you may have been exposed harmful extremist content recently” with a button to click. A point mentioned […]
Pasco Sheriff’s Office letter targets residents for ‘increased accountability’
Critics of the agency’s intelligence programs called the letter ‘patronizing’ and ‘offensive,’ and raised continued concerns about civil rights Source: Pasco Sheriff’s Office letter targets […]
These maps use phone data to track social distancing – The Washington Post
On Tuesday, a company called Unacast that collects and analyzes phone GPS location data launched a “Social Distancing Scoreboard” that grades, county by county, which […]
U.S. to start collecting DNA from people detained at border | CTV News
HOUSTON — The U.S. government on Monday launched a pilot program to collect DNA from people in immigration custody and submit it to the FBI, […]
Why Printers Add Secret Tracking Dots
They’re almost invisible but contain a hidden code – and their presence on a leaked document has sparked speculation about their usefulness to FBI investigators. […]
Pennsylvania bill would require death certificates for fertilized eggs – Insider
The proposed bill also means health providers would have to obtain death certificates for all fertilized, but not implanted, eggs, since in order to to […]
U.S. homeland security proposes face scans for citizens | Article [AMP] | Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration intends to propose a regulation next year that would require all travelers – including U.S. citizens – to be […]
Ring, the doorbell-camera firm, has partnered with 400 police forces, extending surveillance reach – The Washington Post
The home-security firm has made it easier than ever for local police to request homeowners’ video. “If the police demanded every citizen put a camera […]