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SCOTUS Reaffirms Common Law of Seizures in Torres v. Madrid

Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled 5-3 in Torres v. Madrid that when, in 2014, officers shot a woman repeatedly as she drove away from them, that act constituted a “seizure” under the Fourth Amendment. Ms. Torres may now continue her suit for damages against those officers. Chief Justice Roberts asserted a bright-line, relatively broad rule, […]

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Protesting in the Age of Mass Surveillance

The rights to assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievance are under acute threat, domestically and internationally. If you want to find out more about how to protest without the government tracking you, our Minnesota chapter held a timely discussion Thursday on “Protesting in the Age of Mass Surveillance” with technologist Bruce […]