Stingrays
New Maryland Law Bans Warrantless Stingray Spying; Hinders Federal Surveillance Program
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 8, 2020) – Yesterday, Maryland Gov. Lawrence Hogan announced he would allow a bill to ban the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones without a warrant and prohibit police from sweeping up electronic communications to go into law without...
Michigan Bill Would Ban Warrantless Stingray Spying, Hinder Federal Surveillance Program
LANSING, Mich. (March 18, 2020) – A bill introduced in the Michigan House would ban the warrantless use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and prohibit police from sweeping up electronic communications. The proposed law would not only protect privacy...
To the Governor: Maryland Passes Bill to Ban Warrantless Stingray Spying; Hinder Federal Surveillance Program
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Mar. 16, 2020) – Yesterday, the Maryland Senate gave final approval to a bill that would ban the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones without a warrant and prohibit police from sweeping up electronic communications. It now goes to the...
Rhode Island Bill Would Require Court Order for Stingray Spying, Hinder Federal Surveillance
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 11, 2020) – A bill introduced in the Rhode Island House would require a judicial order for the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications. Passage of the bill would not only protect privacy in the...