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Feb 8, 2024

Senate Rejects Deal Threatening Protections for Asylum Seekers

This plan would significantly and permanently restrict the ability of families and individuals to seek safety in the U.S. — and it may come back.
This plan would significantly and permanently restrict the ability of families and individuals to seek safety in the U.S. — and it may come back.
The back of a group of individuals, one holding a child with a hooded coat on.
The back of a group of individuals, one holding a child with a hooded coat on.
Feb 7, 2024

When it Comes to Facial Recognition, There is No Such Thing as a Magic Number

Companies and legislators are using misleading test scores to justify the expansion of facial recognition into our communities. That flawed approach understates the threat this dangerous technology poses to...
Companies and legislators are using misleading test scores to justify the expansion of facial recognition into our communities. That flawed approach understates the threat this dangerous technology poses to...
A security CCTV camera or surveillance system with police officers in the blurry background.
A security CCTV camera or surveillance system with police officers in the blurry background.
Feb 2, 2024

The Danger of Abusing Impeachment

Members of Congress should consider the long-term impact of their votes on the functioning of our democratic institutions.
Members of Congress should consider the long-term impact of their votes on the functioning of our democratic institutions.
A Department of Homeland Security insignia.
A Department of Homeland Security insignia.
Jan 29, 2024

Celebrating An Important Victory In The Ongoing Fight Against Reverse Warrants

Google’s decision to strictly limit access to location history is a huge win for our right to privacy — now we need to ban all reverse warrants.
Google’s decision to strictly limit access to location history is a huge win for our right to privacy — now we need to ban all reverse warrants.
The ACLU is pushing back against reverse warrants - and winning. Learn more here.
The ACLU is pushing back against reverse warrants - and winning. Learn more here.
Jan 26, 2024

What’s Hiding in the Immigration & Border Deal? More Mass Surveillance

Congress is considering expanding a harmful surveillance program. A second Trump presidency could make those risks even more severe.
Congress is considering expanding a harmful surveillance program. A second Trump presidency could make those risks even more severe.
A uniformed individual in front of a portion of U.S., Mexico border wall.
A uniformed individual in front of a portion of U.S., Mexico border wall.
Jan 25, 2024

More than 20 Million People Are About to Lose Internet Access. The ACLU is Fighting to Keep Us Connected.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps to provide communities across the country with access to the internet, but the program is likely to run out of funding in April 2024. The ACLU is urging Congress...
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps to provide communities across the country with access to the internet, but the program is likely to run out of funding in April 2024. The ACLU is urging Congress...
A finger touching a phonescreen to connect to wifi.
A finger touching a phonescreen to connect to wifi.