Civil Liberties
Iraq Bans Nine Media Outlets
Al-Jazeera among those accused of inciting sectarian violence
Liberty, Security, and Terrorism
We must be vigilant against the predictable efforts of politicians to exploit the Boston bombings to aggrandize their power.
FBI Video Shows Man Admitting to Attacking Group for Anti-Gay Marriage Views
Opened fire at Family Research Council headquarters after classification by Southern Poverty Law Center
Los Angeles City Council Mulls Gun Controls
Think the gang members will show up to argue against it?
Muslim-Christian Romance Prompts Violent Protest in Egypt
Rock-throwing, tear gas, the works
Putin Threatens to Block Adoptions to Any Country Allowing Gay Marriage
Suffer the little children
Deputies Claim Racist Gangs Control Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept.
Threaten those who expose it, according to lawsuit
UK Electronic Snooping Bill Dead for Now
Would have required telecomms to track all user communications for a year
Member of Pussy Riot Denied Parole in Russia
Not appropriately penitent for the authorities
Montana Governor Vetoes Anti-Detention Legislation
Would have banned state's officials from cooperating with NDAA
Modesto Pays $120K After Officers Trespassed, Refused To Leave Home
What is this "warrant" of which you speak?
Family of Girl Cleared of Bogus Rape Charges Sues Over Abuse of Power
Prosecutors pursued case because of political pressure
Marketed By Failed Gun Control Effort, AR-15 Sales Surge
The makers owe you thanks, control freaks
American Held Amidst Venezuelan Election Dispute
Accused of trying to start a "civil war" by financing student protests
A Triumph of Privacy Over Unwarranted Police Prying
Bill extending Fourth Amendment to all electronic documents goes to the Senate for a vote.
MT Governor Allows Abortion Restrictions To Clear Way for Legal Challenge
It's like chess, with real people
Students Entitled to Miranda Warnings, Says Kentucky Court
Kids, take advantage of that right to remain silent
Use Traffic Cameras For Surveillance, Says Los Angeles Councilman
Hundreds of the snooping devices are already in place
Gov. Scott Signs Bill Requiring Warrants for Use of Drones
Was passed by Floridian lawmakers unanimously
Idaho Officials Take Marijuana Activists' Children
That'll learn 'em not to criticize the system
Press-Muzzling Bill Passed by South Africa's Parliament
Threatens journalists with espionage charges
Judge: Suspect Can't Be Forced To Decrypt Data
That's self-incrimination that would violate the Fifth Amendment
Cops Raid Wrong House, Kill the Owner
John Adams armed himself against what he thought was a home invasion
U.K. Coalition Splits Over Internet Spying
Lib Dems say, "no," but the Conservatives say, "yes."
Google: Governments Step Up Online Censorship Efforts
Demands that Google remove content have doubled in two years
Officer Charged With Groping, Threatening Woman Who Sought His Help
Faces misdemeanor official oppression charge
Schumer, McCain Promise Renewed Attack on Self-Defense Rights
They really don't learn
Judge Doubles Award to Owners of Dog Shot by Police
They get attorney fees in addition to damages