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calgaryherald.comworld34 days ago
Federal Court Allows Plaintiff to Sue Under Pseudonym in Online Casino Case
A federal court granted a plaintiff permission to proceed under a pseudonym in a lawsuit alleging illegal online casino operations. The plaintiff cited concerns over professional and reputational harm tied to her gambling addiction.
ABC Newspolitics52 days ago
House Passes 3-Year Extension of FISA Section 702
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three-year renewal of Section 702 under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by a 235-191 vote. The bill, which allows warrantless surveillance of foreigners but raises privacy concerns for Americans, now moves to the Senate ahead…
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Congress Debates Reforms to FISA Section 702 Amid AI Surveillance Concerns
Lawmakers are pushing for reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, citing worries that artificial intelligence could enhance government surveillance of Americans' communications. A bipartisan group has introduced bills to require warrants for certain s…
Nbc Newstechnology56 days ago
Lawmakers Debate FISA Reforms and AI-Enhanced Surveillance
U.S. lawmakers are pushing for reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act due to worries that artificial intelligence could enhance government surveillance capabilities. A bipartisan group has introduced bills to require warrants for searching Americans'…
upi.compolitics52 days ago
Supreme Court Considers Constitutionality of Geofence Warrants in Bank Robbery Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing whether geofence warrants violate the Fourth Amendment in a case involving a 2019 bank robbery. The warrants allow police to obtain location data from technology companies for devices near a crime scene. The case stems from the conviction of Ok…
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blackenterprise.comfinance59 days ago
UK High Court Upholds Metropolitan Police's Use of Live Facial Recognition on London Transport
The UK High Court dismissed a legal challenge against the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology in London's transport system. The ruling paves the way for a national rollout across high streets and transport hubs. Separately, the UK Parliament passed a l…
bgr.combusiness52 days ago
New Civil Liberties Alliance Submits Amicus Brief in Fourth Circuit Case on Norfolk's License Plate Tracking System
The New Civil Liberties Alliance submitted an amicus curiae brief on April 20, 2026, in the case Schmidt v. City of Norfolk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The brief urges reversal of a district court decision upholding the city's automated license plate reco…
thehindu.compolitics71 days ago
Court Denies Petition to Seal 8-Year-Old Restraining Order Documents
A court has denied a petition to seal documents from an 8-year-old restraining order. The petitioner cited his status as a public figure and concerns over impacts on employment, credibility, and safety. The ruling states that these factors do not justify sealing the records.