December 20, 2015 Wyden: No more ‘back doors’ in Americans’ computers, phones U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon wants to ban the practice of requiring tech companies to integrate back doors into their devices, allowing the federal government to snoop on Americans.
December 20, 2015 News groups complain about gov't rules on leaks Months after the Justice Department issued new guidelines for criminal leak investigations, news organizations are voicing concern about a decision to limit protections to include only journalists engaged in "ordinary newsgathering."
December 20, 2015 PA cops can search your car without a warrant If the police stop you in Pennsylvania, they don’t need a warrant to search your car.
December 20, 2015 Report: US kept secret records of Americans' international phone calls The U.S. government kept secret records of Americans’ international telephone calls beginning nearly a decade before the 9/11 terrorist attacks, USA Today reported Tuesday.
November 30, 2015 FBI behind dozens of surveillance flights over US cities The FBI is operating a small air force with scores of low-flying planes across the country carrying video and, at times, cellphone surveillance technology — all hidden behind fictitious companies that are fronts for the government, The Associated Press has learned.
November 30, 2015 NYPD cracks down on long guns that hold more than five rounds The New York City Police Department is taking aim at owners of shotguns and rifles capable of holding more than five rounds, demanding such guns be surrendered, altered or taken out of the city.
November 30, 2015 Is now the right time to stop NSA bulk data collection? Debating the value of security measures
November 30, 2015 Judge orders Colo. cake maker to serve gay couples despite beliefs A Colorado judge says a baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex ceremony must serve gay couples despite his religious beliefs.
November 29, 2015 Angry motorists want to put brakes on red light cameras Angry motorists are fed up with having to shell out big bucks to pay fines generated by red-light cameras and speed cameras.
