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FOIL was supposed to ensure government transparency. Instead, NYC agencies use it to stall public records requests for months or years. S.T.O.P. civil rights intern Alicia Abramson explains how the FOIL Timeline Act could fix this in her new op-ed: nydailynews.com/2025/06/10/n-y…

BREAKING: S.T.O.P. Condemns Adams’ Protest Mask Ban "No one should have to risk their health to raise their voice. Mask bans endanger our immunocompromised neighbors and the Constitution." Albert Fox Cahn🦊 (@[email protected]) #EricAdams #MaskBan stopspying.org/latest-news/20…

The surveillance tools targeting protesters have never been more invasive: from Stingray devices to facial recognition to social media monitoring. Read more about how to protest safely in this age of surveillance here. wired.com/story/how-to-p…

❗️All hands on deck for immigrant New Yorkers!❗️ Call Governor Kathy Hochul Sen. Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Heastie offices and urge them to pass #NY4All now! New Yorkers can't wait - especially as the federal admin continues escalating its attacks against our immigrant community members

New York is on the cusp of banning “excited delirium,” but we need your help! Take 2 min today to contact New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie using our call script on slide 3. Learn more about “excited delirium” and our bill to ban it here: cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025/0…

We thank NY Assembly Majority for passing S2520-B (Skoufis) / A3425-A (Raga) – and for leading the way on FOIL in 2025 by passing 3 out of 4 priority bills. Our statement: buff.ly/RPWSwN7

Emails reveal that Oregon police have formed an "informal" relationship with ICE and the FBI, casually sharing surveillance tools like Flock automated license plate readers, fake social media accounts, and border crossing databases. Learn more here: 404media.co/emails-reveal-…

We need a special session. Our people cannot wait.

The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth in U.S. v. Skrmetti. Let’s be clear: gender-affirming care is care. Trans youth deserve safety, support, and the freedom to grow into who they are on their own terms.

AI is everywhere and is now being used in more ways than we can imagine. From deceiving social media content to powering facial recognition systems, AI technology continues to expand its reach. Learn more and hear from our Exec. Director Albert Fox Cahn🦊 (@[email protected]) here:  ajc.com/video/news/202…

This is a game-changer for government transparency and accountability in NY. This bill puts strict deadlines on public records requests, allowing New Yorkers to receive the timely responses they deserve. Governor Hochul must sign the FOIL Timeline Act into law.

"This is just another instance where ICE is looking to contract with a company that will collect data and leverage data that the government would not necessarily be able to collect itself without some type of court order." - Brian Hofer Secure Justice fedscoop.com/ice-seeks-prop…

Moratorium on state AI regulation clears Senate hurdle | TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2025/06/22/mor…

Corynne McSherry, legal director for EFF, argues the court order for OpenAI to “indefinitely” retain all ChatGPT logs “poses genuine risks to user privacy in itself and as a precedent for the many other lawsuits around the country.” Read more here.  shorturl.at/yB8hV

The proposed 10-year AI regulation ban would be devastating for disability rights. AI tools in high-stakes contexts like employment and healthcare disproportionately harm disabled people. We can't let them run unchecked for a decade. Learn more here: techpolicy.press/the-proposed-a…

NEW: 13 groups support @GaleaBrewer bill to improve NYC FOIL responses, better hold agencies accountable Thanks to partners The Legal Aid Society S.T.O.P.—Surveillance Technology Oversight Project Beta.NYC - Now at @betanyc.bsky.social Earthjustice NYCLU (Find us on Bluesky) Citizens Union + more! buff.ly/Se8xAhp

One Burlington Coat Factory shopper argues the suspected use of facial recognition cameras might “deter people from doing something wrong.” Others remain skeptical. Learn about the controversial means this retailer is reportedly using to combat theft here. shorturl.at/BH2Sy