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Federal Court Finds NSA Metadata Program Illegal

According to Politico, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a former NSA call metadata collection program violated US law. In its unanimous decision, the appeals court found the authorizations of the NSA’s so-called “bulk collection” … Read more »

Congress Faces Patriot Act Decision

On June 1st, one of the Patriot Act’s more indefensible components—Section 215—is due to expire. The only thing that can save it is an affirmative vote by both houses of Congress for its reauthorization.

In 2013, whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed … Read more »