The Troll vs. the State
The case of Andrew Auernheimer.
Civil Liberties
Indian Police Officers Suspended over Facebook Arrests
Two women detained for critical post about government shutdown for Thackeray funeral
Court Rules Miranda Rights Not Necessary For Admissions During FBI Job Interview
Man interviewing for FBI job said he had child pornography on his computer
CFTC Lawsuit Leads to Intrade Pullout From U.S. Market
The predictions market company told its U.S. customers they have to close their accounts after the feds accused them of violating Dodd-Frank
Bradley Manning to Speak Publicly For First Time Since 2010 Arrest
Facing charges for allegedly leaking classified info to Wikileaks
Crime Dropped as Gun Ownership Rose in Virginia
Runs contrary to certain positions on gun access
Did the Feds Set-Up MegaUpload?
The long-running MegaUpload saga has become known for the Keystone-Kops shenanigans of New Zealand authorities.
Court Blocks Suspension of Student over Tracking Chip Refusal
Didn't want to wear tag informing school of her whereabouts
Rand Paul Threatens Filibuster Over Indefinite Detention
He wants a little civil-liberties protection in return for letting the defense bill through
Newark Settles With Teen Who Filmed Police
No matter the law, cops remain allergic to cameras
Embattled Sheriff Hit With Additional Civil Rights Charges
He must have ticked-off the feds in a big way
Despite Court Decision, Feds Plant GPS Devices Without Warrants
They argue that monitoring them is different than installing them
New York State Police Seek Friends on Facebook
Of course, liking them gives the cops access to your page
Woman Hit With $100K in Parking Fines for Car She Didn't Own
It's like being mugged, but by the authorities
British Foster Parents Stripped of Children Over Support for U.K. Independence Party
The local council is run by Labour and doesn't appreciate dissent
On the Run, John McAfee Adds Tweeting to Social Media Portfolio
The slow-speed chase will be retweeted?
U.S. "Terrorism" Law Criminalizes Some Online Speech
Simply providing an account to some people and groups can land social-media companies in hot water
Accused Shoplifter Dies in Wal-Mart Custody
Security officer who may have put him in a chokehold no longer works for the store
Utah Man Who Shot Agent During SWAT Raid Can't Use "Defense of Habitation"
Only applies to "unlawful entry," but other defense strategies are available
London Noise Curfew Cuts Rolling Stones Encore Performance
Their first concert in five years didn't end with "Satisfaction" because of an 11pm curfew set by the city
Uganda Hates on the Gays in Order to Make it Possible to Imprison Anybody Forever
Touch somebody, go to jail
Florida Sheriff's Office Say They Missed Google Search in Caylee Anthony Case
Say someone in the home did a search for "fool proof suffocation," more evidence nothing you do on the Internet's a secret
Electronic Monitoring of Women in Saudi Arabia Criticized By Activists
Male guardians can receive texts telling them of their dependent's locations abroad
Supreme Court Rules Against Law That Prohibits The Filming of Police
Win for free speech rights
Filmmaker Behind "Innocence of Muslims" Has No Regrets
Might be worth putting some of the blame for the riots on the rioters
Judges Split on Cell Phone Searches
Apparent constitutional puzzle over whether police need a warrant to look at text messages causing headaches in courts across the country
Maine Police Set to Release More Names of Clients in Prostitution Case
Former Mayor and former minister among the alleged clients already named
Supermax Prison Addresses Mental Health Concerns
Lawsuit accused officials at ADX Florence of being indifferent to the needs of mentally ill inmates
Human Rights Activists Slam White House Drone "Rulebook"
Upset rules on drone strikes were codified and not reformed
FBI Looking At Social Media For Tips on Insider Trading Investigations
Part of "Operation Perfect Hedge"
No Students Have Chosen to Move into University of Colorado's "Gun Dorms"
New dorms are for students with a concealed-carry permit
AZ Human-Smuggling Law Challenged in Court
The statute criminalizes efforts to make a better life
What the Pot Legalization Victories Mean for the Pro-Freedom Agenda
Voters in Colorado and Washington rejected the reefer madness of the Republicans and Democrats.
3 Reasons to Kill the Dept. of Homeland Security
It's unnecessary, ineffective, and expensive. And that's just for starters.
