A series of amendments to the USA FREEDOM Act proves that the House isn't done with surveillance reform.
Continue readingSenate rejects USA Freedom Act: A positive step for surveillance reform
After a Capitol Hill spectacle from Sen. Rand Paul, we're happy to see lawmakers fighting for surveillance reform and proud to be part of an effort that strengthens transparency around Americans' privacy.
Continue readingSens. Paul and Wyden may be stopping “clean” reauthorization of Section 215 right now
Sen. Rand Paul, with the aid of his Senate colleagues, may have stopped Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's PATRIOT Act extension bills (if the filibuster lasts until midnight) from consideration before Memorial Day.
Continue reading60 reps just told the Senate to end mass surveillance under the PATRIOT Act. Here’s how you can help, too.
Sixty representatives just called on the Senate to pass stronger surveillance reform or sunset Section 215.
Continue readingUSA FREEDOM Act is about to pass through the House – is it a step backwards?
The USA FREEDOM Act is about to pass through the House, and questions remain as to whether it is a step forward for transparency around domestic surveillance.
Continue readingSunlight Foundation joins coalition demanding an end to illegal mass surveillance
Sunlight has united with our allies at the Electronic Frontier Foundation in an effort to stop mass surveillance under the Patriot Act. Join us at Fight215.org.
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