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Privacy and Government Surveillance
Privacy is guaranteed under the California Constitution – including the right to be free from unwarranted government surveillance. Individuals, not the government or corporations, should determine how and when other people can access our personal information.
Publication
Now more than ever, it's important to know your basic constitutional rights when entering the United States from abroad. If you believe any of your rights were violated or wish to report mistreatment at an airport or land Port of Entry in California... Read more
Blog
October 18, 2017
A newly leaked FBI report contains troubling signs that the feds are scrutinizing and possibly surveilling Black activists in its search for potential "extremists." Read more »
Events
October 18, 2017 - 5:30pm
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Join us in San Francisco for a Human Rights Happy Hour and discussion on police brutality and surveillance in communities of color. Read more
Legislation
Muslim Americans are our neighbors, friends, and colleagues. They are us. SB 31 will ensure that California does not participate in any way in a registry targeting Muslims.Read more »
Case
We’re suing the Justice Department to disclose when the government tells people it electronically spied on them. Read more
Blog
September 20, 2017
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Anaheim used a 'covert purchase' procedure to hide $700,000 worth of acquisitions, loaned its surveillance equipment out to other jurisdictions, and used the devices to investigate a much broader array of crimes than was originally promised. Read more »
Blog
August 29, 2017
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In today's troublesome political climate, local police surveillance must be reined in. Read more »
Blog
August 22, 2017
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There has always been a tenuous relationship between protesters and the police, but it’s even more frustrating to think some police departments may track events and their organizers solely because of the views expressed. Just this year, the Fresno... Read more »
Blog
August 22, 2017
There are some things you won't be able to avoid when the new school year starts up. Homework. Pop quizzes. Final exams. But one thing you shouldn’t have to do is let your school search your phone. Under California law, school officials cannot... Read more »