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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 -
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… -
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… -
Appeals court overturns disclosure of government surveillance materials in suspected terrorist's trial
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Chicago (7th Cir.) reversed a trial court ruling that would have reportedly been the… -
Seventh Circuit closes portion of hearing on document access in terrorism suspect case
After 30 minutes of public arguments, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit called a closed-door “secret hearing”… -
Presidential review group urges reform of FISA Court and end to bulk metadata collection
A group appointed by President Obama to review U.S. surveillance policies recommended today that the government end bulk storage of… -
Tech companies call on government to end bulk data collection and reform other surveillance policies
Eight leading technology companies called on the U.S. government Monday to end bulk data collection of Internet communications and to…