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Surveillance program poses threat to First Amendment rights
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is asking the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to study reforming…By Chris YoungCategorized in National Security -
Back to the arcane world of classification markings
Two weeks ago, we brought you what I’m sure readers thought was a barnburner of a post on the meaning of “sensitive…By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National Security -
Another shot at challenging secret surveillance?
We take a look at a long-running challenge to the National Security Agency’s so-called “Upstream” surveillance. -
Press groups support access to FISA court documents
The Reporters Committee argues that the history of the FISA courts strongly recommends a public right of access.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Court Access -
ACLU v. United States
Court: U.S. Supreme Court Date Filed: May 27, 2021 Background: The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC), a specialized court created…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court Access -
Reporters Committee urges Congress to adopt FISA reform bill amendments to protect press
The amendments would provide important checks on the use of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorities against members of the press. -
How foreign intelligence surveillance law applies to the news media
By Gabe Rottman and Linda Moon In September, the Intercept published a story titled, "Government Can Spy on Journalists in… -
In re Certification of Questions of Law to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review
The Reporters Committee filed an amicus brief in support of the ACLU, the ACLU of the Nation's Capital, and the…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Court Access -
Twitter v. Holder
Twitter is suing the Department of Justice in the Northern District of California, contending that restrictions on disclosing the number…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Prior Restraint -
FBI failed to disclose violations of surveillance statute, watchdog report shows
Yesterday, the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Justice (OIG) released its 2012 report on Activities Under…