News & Commentary
Aug 21, 2014
An Important First Step Toward Spying Reform
Americans are fed up with the unchecked mass surveillance activities of the National Security Agency.
Aug 07, 2014
Poor People Have Privacy Rights, Too
Gov. LePage announced today that he is pushing forward with a plan to subject people with prior drug felony convictions to drug tests before they can receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. There's not much I can say about Gov. LePage's proposal that Aasif Mandvi didn't say best in this amazing Daily Show clip:
Jul 07, 2014
Maine leads the way on privacy.
As a new map out from the ACLU makes clear, Maine is a leader on protecting the privacy of our residents.
Jun 27, 2014
This Week in Civil Liberties: Big Wins for Freedom!
Each Friday, we’ll bring you updates on the latest civil liberties news from Maine and the nation.
Jun 25, 2014
Supreme Court Hands Down Victory for Privacy Rights
In a landmark victory for privacy rights, the Supreme Court today handed down a unanimous decision in Riley v. California mandating that police officers obtain a search warrant before examining the contents of an arrestee’s cell phone. The case arose in part after police officers in California arrested the defendant, Riley, for driving with expired registration tags. After searching through Riley’s cell phone, the police discovered photos and other data that incriminated Riley in a prior crime. Riley claimed the search of his cell phone constituted a violation of his Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. The Supreme Court agreed.
Jun 13, 2014
This Week in Civil Liberties: Texas-style abortion laws, cell phone privacy, and the real-life Orange is the New Black prison.
Each Friday, we’ll bring you updates on the latest civil liberties news from Maine and the nation.
Jun 05, 2014
Today We Reset The Net.
Thursday, June 5 is a national day of action to take back our privacy. It’s easy to participate: go to www.resetthenet.org to take the pledge and get the tools to protect your privacy online.
May 12, 2014
NSA Reform Showing Signs of Life
It’s been nearly a year since Edward Snowden first began revealing just how abusive the government’s surveillance programs really are. Back then, Snowden was asked what his greatest fear was. While acknowledging obvious concerns for his own safety, he ultimately gave a much nobler answer: that “nothing will change.”
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