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Second Circuit Says Border Agents May Manually Search Phones Without Suspicion

It expands agents' authority to manually inspect travelers' phones at borders without suspicion.

House Moves Toward Clean Extension of FISA Section 702 Before April 20 Deadline

Leaked Files Show DHS 'Masked Engagement' Authorizes Covert Social-Media Interaction

Wyden Issues Public Alarm Over Classified 'Deep Concerns' About CIA Activities

Supreme Court to Decide Constitutionality of Geofence Warrants

UK Digital ID Plan Faces Commons Backlash as Minister Rejects ‘Master Database’ Claim

Democrats Demand Answers on Border Patrol’s License-Plate Surveillance Program

GOP Refers Jack Smith to DOJ Watchdog and State Bars Over Lawmakers’ Phone Data

Gabbard Ordered NSA to Withdraw Venezuela Intelligence Report That Referenced Grenell