Recently, government surveillance has taken to the skies and raised serious concerns for privacy and civil liberties. Law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, CBP, DEA, and local police departments have deployed aircraft with advanced surveillance technology to monitor activities on the ground. This practice has grown increasingly sophisticated, prompting journalists, researchers, and citizen activists […]
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Through a public records request, Unicorn Riot has uncovered evidence of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) using fake social media accounts to monitor individuals and protests. The documents received shed light on the operations of the MPD’s Strategic Information Center (SIC), where intelligence analysts employ covert methods to gather information. The Strategic Information Center: A
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The increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) has sparked concerns among lawmakers and privacy advocates. In response, thirteen states have enacted laws regulating law enforcement’s use of drones, with eleven requiring warrants. However, these laws often focus on technology rather than addressing the core issue of pervasive surveillance. Unintended Consequences of Technology-Centric Legislation This
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The Air Force has announced that the Air National Guard intelligence unit implicated in last year’s significant classified documents leak is set to resume its mission this Saturday. This decision comes after months of rigorous investigations, substantial improvements, and thorough inspections. Background of the Incident The 102nd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group faced suspension in
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An investigation by BuzzFeed News has uncovered an extensive aerial surveillance program conducted by U.S. government agencies. Each weekday, dozens of aircraft operated by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) circle over American cities, equipped with high-tech cameras and, in some cases, cell phone tracking devices. Scale and Scope of the Operation Analysis
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Black Lives Matter protests swept across the United States in 2020. As crowds gathered to demand justice and equality, a disturbing trend emerged behind the scenes. Marketing companies and law enforcement agencies used phone location data to track protesters’ movements. These secretive surveillance tactics allowed authorities to categorize people by race, gender, and even religion
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