Due Process
Did the Feds Set-Up MegaUpload?
The long-running MegaUpload saga has become known for the Keystone-Kops shenanigans of New Zealand authorities.
Rand Paul Threatens Filibuster Over Indefinite Detention
He wants a little civil-liberties protection in return for letting the defense bill through
Woman Hit With $100K in Parking Fines for Car She Didn't Own
It's like being mugged, but by the authorities
Kim Dotcom Extradition Hearing Likely Delayed Until July
The MegaUpload head asked the court for some of his money back so he can, you know, live between now and then
NZ Minister Admits Briefing on Kim Dotcom Asset Seizure
He was afraid a screw-up would upset his American handlers
Cop Suspended After Handcuffing Nurse Who Required a Court Order for a Blood Draw
She did not respect his authoritah
Court Says Mass Detention of Motorists is OK
Dozens were handcuffed and held at gunpoint while the Gestapo ... err ... police looked for a bank robber
Driver's Licenses Returned to Thousands of Indianans
State had unlawfully suspended licenses of people who weren't required to have insurance
Supreme Court Hears Wiretapping Arguments
What is this "Fourth Amendment" of which you speak?
Supreme Court To Hear Warrantless Wiretapping Case
Will decide whether Americans are even allowed to challenge the practice
Court Slaps FBI for Illegally Holding American Citizen
The U.S. doesn't actually allow preventive detention for the hell of it
Feds Release Names of Guantanamo Prisoners Cleared for Transfer
Originally, the Obama administration was going to keep the names secret, because ...
Circuit Court Critical of California DNA-Gathering Law
Allows police to demand samples of anybody arrested for a felony
ACLU Challenges Wiretapping Law
Having kept its targets secret, the feds claim the plaintiffs lack standing to challenge the law
Detention Order Temporarily Suspended
The administration will get a chance to tune-up its argument in favor of arbitrary power
Feds Want Indefinite Detention Ruling Overturned
The White House wants its arbitrary power back
Court: Evidence From a Dismissed Ticket is Admissible
So the ticket is tossed out, leaving no probable cause, but stuff found during the stop for the tossed ticket ...
Illegal Email, Telephone Surveillance Sparks Lawsuit
The feds have admitted to illegal snooping, but want to keep the details secret
