Rhode Island Bill Would Limit Warrantless Electronic Data Collection, Hinder Federal Surveillance
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 10, 2021) – Bills introduced in the Rhode Island House and Senate would ban the warrantless collection of electronic data and the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications in most situations....
Status Report: Nullify the Surveillance State
Although NSA spying remains the most high-profile warrantless surveillance program, the federal government has created a national surveillance network that extends well beyond the operation of this single agency. In fact, state and local law enforcement have become...
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...