Patriot Act

Municipal police officers watch screens in the video surveillance control room of the municipal police supervision centre in Nice February 9, 2015.

The French government’s new surveillance law opens the door to NSA-style mass surveillance

May 5, 2015Technology

A new bill that will increase intelligence-gathering was passed in the French parliament today. This is not making supporters of civil liberties and privacy in France happy.

Obama proposes series of changes to rules governing NSA surveillance

September 17, 2013Global Politics

NSA accused of tracking wide range of phone conversations, Internet connections

August 15, 2013Global Politics

Don’t Mention It: Patriot Act

August 15, 2013

Patriot Act Extension Ignites Debate on Capitol Hill

August 15, 2013

Big Brother

August 14, 2013

The FBI is keeping tabs on some major environmental groups.

Tea Party Helps Thwart Patriot Act Renewal

August 14, 2013Conflict & Justice

Lawmakers affiliated with the Tea Party joined with Democrats to block the passage of an extension of the U.S.A. Patriot Act. Todd Zwillich reports. Louise Story weighs in on legislation to fight regulations.