Patriot Act
A Look at France’s New Surveillance Laws in the Wake of the Paris Attacks
Just this year, France granted itself broad new surveillance powers. Here's how they may be used in the wake of the tragic attacks.
Judge Orders NSA to Stop Collecting American's Phone Records Immediately
A federal judge is trying to shut down the NSA’s most controversial program—again.
Did You Enjoy the 28 Days the NSA Stopped Spying on You?
A secret court just allowed the NSA to resume its bulk collection program.
Senate Approves Major Changes to Surveillance Laws in Passing USA Freedom Act
The Act remodels key parts of the Patriot Act, which allowed the government to conduct its controversial mass surveillance program.
Pro-NSA Senator: Surveillance Reform Is 'Resounding Victory' for Edward Snowden
The Senate finally passed an NSA reform bill.
Everything You Need to Know About Rand Paul's Crusade Against the Patriot Act
With his blitzkrieg against NSA surveillance, the Kentucky Republican is returning to his roots, and his fans are loving it.
For the First Time in 14 Years, the NSA Can’t Get Your Phone Records
The Senate is letting a small portion of the Patriot Act expire, but just for a couple of days.
The NSA's Authority to Bulk Collect Americans' Phone Records Has Just Expired
Though several provisions of the Patriot Act have now expired, a new bill, the USA Freedom Act, may reintroduce and even extend the spying allowances.
Barring a Last-Minute Senate Deal, Patriot Act Spy Provisions Will Expire Tonight at Midnight
The Senate convened a rare Sunday session in an attempt to hash out a way forward and keep key parts of the Patriot Act in place, but Rand Paul vowed to stand in the way.
Obama: Pass NSA Reform Before the Patriot Act Expires
The President warns of the dangers of letting the Patriot Act sunset.
Don’t (Just) Let the Sun Go Down on Patriot Powers
A few pieces of the Patriot Act are about to expire, but we need more than a quiet death to guarantee true reform.
With a Deadline Looming, the Fate of the PATRIOT Act Is in Limbo
More than 13 years after George W. Bush signed the bill into law after the September 11 attacks, the May 31 deadline is looming for the controversial act as legislators head out of town for the holiday weekend.