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 civil rights.

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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.

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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.

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The Supreme Court Must Allow U.S. Citizens to Challenge Placement on No Fly List

Americans wrongly placed on this harmful and discriminatory list deserve their day in court.

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The Federal Trade Commission Must Investigate Meta and X for Complicity with Government Surveillance

These platforms promised to protect their users. Are they?

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New Point-and-Shoot Chemical Detectors Raise Privacy and Constitutional Issues

Is that ibuprofen in your bag, or something else? That’s nobody’s business but your own.

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Some Steps to Defend Against Online Doxxing and Harassment

Digital attacks are on the rise ­— but you can help defend your community.

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Lifting the Veil on the Design of Predictive Tools in the Criminal Legal System

The voices of impacted communities must be integrated into the design process of predictive tools used in the criminal legal system.

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Why Meaningful Algorithm Auditing is Key to Protecting Civil Rights in the Digital Age

Algorithm audits must be holistic, ongoing, and reflective of the ways automated systems are used in practice.

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