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Amicus Brief of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Support of Plaintiffs-Appellees
On behalf of a number of diverse organizations, we urge you to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the use of the authorities granted under the USA Patriot Act and additional surveillance legislation and guidelines. The impending expiration of three of sections of the Patriot Act on December 31, 2009, as well as the start of a new administration, provides the perfect opportunity to begin this necessary investigation.
Coalition letter to the House Judiciary Committee regarding the need for reforms to the drafted USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020 relating to mass and unwarranted surveillance.
THE GOVERNMENT HAD MY WIRES TAPPED: Litigating Title III Wiretaps
NACDL Spring Meeting & Seminar Search, Seizure & Criminal Litigation, April 18-21, 2018, New York City.
Dozens of public and private entities – including police departments and small towns – have received authorization to fly drones domestically. Drones can do a lot more than take pictures. They can be outfitted with thermal devices, license plate readers, and laser radar. There is a need for legislation to protect the privacy rights of people.
Brief of Amici Curiae National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Ninth Circuit Federal Public and Community Defenders, and Professor Erwin Chemerinsky in Support of Petition for a Writ of Certiorari.
