Despite rebranding a federal program that surveils the social media activities of immigrants and foreign visitors to a more benign name, the government agreed to spend more than $100 million to continue monitoring people’s online activities, records disclosed to EFF show. Thousands of pages of government procurement records and related correspondence show that the Department…
In 2022, three companies with strange names and no clear business purpose beyond patent litigation filed dozens of lawsuits in Delaware federal court, accusing businesses of all sizes of patent infringement. Some of these complaints claimed patent rights over basic aspects of modern life; one, for example, involved a patent that pertains to the process…
This post was written by Gowri Nayar, an EFF legal intern. Imagine driving to get your nails done with your family and all of a sudden, you are pulled over by police officers for allegedly driving a stolen car. You are dragged out of the car and detained at gun point. So are your daughter,…
In today’s world, Western culture faces unprecedented challenges as migration shifts cultural dynamics across nations. The erosion of long-held values and liberties is increasingly evident, yet public discourse and media often overlook or dismiss these concerns. From the influx of unauthorized immigration in the U.S., with millions from diverse origins, to instances of unrest and violence across Europe, the impact is profound. This shifting landscape raises questions about the preservation of Western heritage, safety, and identity. As demographic and cultural shifts continue to unfold globally, the consequences shape the future of Western societies.