In the summer of 2020, we watched as large-scale protests erupted across the United States in response to persistent issues of racial injustice and violence by police. News of data indicating that while many protests occurred, a strong majority were peaceful — studies showed up to 96 percent did not lead to damage to property or injuries. […]
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This week, the hacktivist collective Anonymous hit the headlines, releasing the identities of over 350 individuals alleged to be members of the Ku Klux Klan. This might have the potential to reveal the people of a hate group that has brought about great devastation in the past. It is part of a larger effort to combat racism and
By coming up with stricter standards for energy efficiency in HVAC systems, recent changes have signaled a major trend in how homes will be heated and cooled over the next few years. With new regulations set to take effect, both consumers and the environment can benefit. This means that not only will home savings amount
In recent years, government surveillance has moved into the skies, raising serious concerns about privacy and civil liberties. Federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, CBP DEA, and local police departments, have taken to the skies, utilizing airplanes outfitted with sophisticated surveillance technology to surveil ground-level activity. It has become more and more sophisticated, leading journalists, researchers,
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Robert Doggart, 65, of Signal Mountain, Tenn., was convicted by a federal jury on several charges stemming from his plot to attack a Muslim community in New York. The verdict, reported by Acting Assistant Attorney General Tom Wheeler and U.S. Attorney Nancy Stallard Harr, is a huge victory in the battle against domestic terrorism and religious discrimination.
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Smartphones are an important source of potential evidence in the types of investigations and litigation common in the digital world. From employment disputes to corporate fraud cases, these devices contain an abundance of information that can tip the scales in a case. As demands for smartphone data analysis continue to grow, legal and technology professionals must be
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According to a public records request, Unicorn Riot has discovered that the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) has used fake social media accounts to monitor people and protests. The documents obtained provide insight into the workings of the MPD’s Strategic Information Center (SIC), where intelligence analysts use secretive techniques to collect information. Strategic Information Center, a Clearinghouse for
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The increased use of drones has created quite a stir in Congress and among groups seeking to safeguard privacy. In response, thirteen states have enacted laws instructing law enforcement how drones are to be used; eleven of them require warrants. However, these laws are usually centered on technicalities rather than addressing the central problem of
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After a year of thorough exploration, major salvage efforts, and substantial improvements, the Air Force announced that the Air National Guard intelligence unit accused in last year’s major classified documents leak incident is set to resume its mission starting this Saturday. Incident Background The 102nd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group faced suspension since the middle
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A report from BuzzFeed News revealed that the U.S. government operates what’s probably the world’s largest aerial surveillance program. From Monday to Friday, planes operated by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) circle over cities across America-carrying high-tech cameras or even, in some cases, wiretapping equipment like cell phone interception devices. Scale
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