News & Commentary

Jul 26, 2022

Police Are Using Newborn Genetic Screening to Search for Suspects, Threatening Privacy and Public Health

States must craft policies to rein in unbridled police access to newborn blood samples.

A newborn heel prick being performed.
Jul 21, 2022

Here’s What You Need to Know About the House Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act

While the bipartisan support for the bill is important, in practice, the bill is quite limited.

A rainbow flag with the U.S. capitol in the background.
Jul 20, 2022

We the People: Annie Wood

Annie Wood is a crafter, outdoors-person, and active community volunteer. Get to know her on our recent We the People blog!

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Jul 18, 2022

New Records Detail DHS Purchase and Use of Vast Quantities of Cell Phone Location Data

Thousands of previously unreleased records illustrate how government agencies sidestep our Fourth Amendment rights.

A photo of three cell phone towers in front of a sunset.
Jul 15, 2022

Six Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Surveillance Technology

Community members, policymakers, and political leaders can make better decisions about new technology by asking these questions.

A close-up of a video surveillance unit set up in front of the U.S. Capitol building.
Jul 13, 2022

Home Care Workers Protect the Civil Liberties of People with Disabilities. They Need Protection, Too

The safety and dignity of home health aides is inextricably linked with the safety and dignity of those they care for.

A home health care aide handing her patient a bowl of food.
Jul 12, 2022

Victims of Discrimination Have No Path to Justice Following Supreme Court Decision

The egregious decision leaves little recourse for those who endure discrimination on the basis of race, sex, and disability.

Standing beyond security gates that have signs reading "Area Closed", several people stare at the Supreme Court building.
Jul 11, 2022

A Playlist for Protesting

What’s a proper gathering without some music?

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Jul 08, 2022

Federal Judge Finds Arizona’s Prison Health Care Is "Plainly Grossly Inadequate" and Unconstitutional

After a long struggle, a damning ruling affirms what our plaintiffs have endured for years.

A prisoner lying in a hospital bed with one leg shackled to the bed rail in California medical facility.