Amazon’s Face Recognition Tool Fuels Privacy Fears

GENE JOHNSON / The Associated Press May 25, 2018 Privacy advocates say that the commerce giant's decision to market the tool to police could accelerate a dystopian future in which officers identify and track people in real time, whether they’re involved in crimes or not. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

CIA Nominee Reportedly Offered to Withdraw

ZEKE MILLER and DEB RIECHMANN / The Associated Press May 6, 2018 Gina Haspel—facing a firestorm over her role in torture—later was reassured by White House aides, two administration officials say. Her confirmation hearing opens Wednesday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Judge Blocks Transfer of U.S. Islamic State Suspect to Saudi Arabia

DEB RIECHMANN / The Associated Press Apr 20, 2018 The Trump administration has held the unidentified American citizen without charge in Iraq since he surrendered on the Syrian battlefield more than seven months ago. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Court: Detained Immigrant Teens Must Have Abortion Access

JESSICA GRESKO / The Associated Press Mar 31, 2018 While a lawsuit proceeds, a judge orders the Trump administration not to deny reproductive choice to pregnant minors held in federal custody. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Under the Media Radar, Trump Is Locking Up More Refugees

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Mar 23, 2018 Short-attention-span journalists should be aware that the president's assault on civil rights may target them next. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What One ACLU Director Is Doing to Protect Rights

Emily Wilson / Truthdig Nov 4, 2017 Abdi Soltani, head of the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, zeros in on President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

ACLU Alleges Its Clients Are Being Abused in ICE Custody

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 2, 2017 Iraqis represented by the American Civil Liberties Union are denied food, water and restroom access, a blog post charges. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

ACLU Shifts Position on Defending Armed Demonstrators

By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Aug 19, 2017 In wake of violence at white supremacist rally in Virginia, the rights group revises its policy for protesters who carry weapons. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Executive Order Eases Political Restrictions on Religious Institutions

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2017 Numerous advocacy groups threatened legal action after the president signed the order early Thursday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

We the Immigrants

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Apr 5, 2017 The resistance of sanctuary cities, counties and states reminds us that the Constitution protects all people in our country. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Geoff Cowan, Former Head of Voice of America, Stresses the Need for a Strong Press in the Trump Age

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Feb 10, 2017 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer talks with the USC journalism professor, pictured, about opposition to the new Trump administration and the role of the media in these troubling times. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Edward Snowden Makes a Surprise Appearance at ACLU Bill of Rights Dinner (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Nov 14, 2016 The whistleblower attended the 2016 American Civil Liberties Union SoCal dinner via video stream to honor actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who played Snowden in the Oliver Stone film "Snowden," as well as to tell Americans, "When systems fall, when things break down people remain Don't be afraid of what comes next Be ready". Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )