Michael Geist discusses two recent cases in Canada, where it seems that citizens have problems similar to what Americans experience in trying to secure damage awards for privacy violations: When privacy violations occur, the first reaction for many victims is to search for a way to stop the offending conduct. The second response may be…
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A timely reminder of the strength and compassion of Americans
Over the years, I have covered the controversy over the Westboro Baptist Church‘s cruel and distressing protests at funerals of those who have given their lives in service of their country. As much as I detest their message, I have been mindful that our liberties as Americans are at their strongest when we remember that…
Why the TSA pat-downs and body scans are unconstitutional
Jeffrey Rosen, a law professor at George Washington University and the author of “The Naked Crowd: Reclaiming Security and Freedom in an Anxious Age,” discusses why he thinks the screening procedures used by TSA are constitutional. He writes, in part: In a 2006 opinion for the Us .S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, then-Judge…
Colorado Lawyer Files Injunction Against Janet Napolitano and TSA
Chris of InformationLiberation reports that Colorado lawyer, Gary Fielder, has filed for a permanent restraining order in federal district court against Janet Napolitano, John Pistole, the Department of Homeland Security and the TSA: Attorney Fielder made headlines earlier this year when he refused to go through a naked body scanner installed at a Colorado courthouse….