Intelligence activities

The DHS I&A's new guidance validates an expansive view of legal authorities that permit abusive counterterrorism and surveillance powers.

"The risks to U.S. persons, as well as non-U.S. persons, from the misuse, abuse, and exfiltration of data are quite substantial."

Judge Hall’s Hasbajrami decision marks the first time a court has ruled that U.S. person queries of FISA Section 702 data must be performed pursuant to a warrant or an exception…

Interpol's General Assembly will formally elect a new operational head from Brazil amid growing political and legal challenges.

Its track record and transparency practices, as well as the testimony of researchers, make it plain its claims of security are not to be trusted.

A former CIA station chief considers his own experience with the practice in relation to Libya and the potential risks involved.

Congress can legislate both responsibly and openly, as long as the administration declassifies certain information that is already in the public domain.

The FISA reauthorization bill has something to interest everyone from addressing the use of U.S. person query terms to formalizing oversight.

The Russian leader regularly threatens to use nuclear weapons to intimidate the US. An effective counter would exploit his fears.

The leading association of American lawyers added its voice to the chorus of concern surrounding the proliferation of commercial spyware.

Congress must do more to track how intelligence sharing with allies and partners contributes to civilian harm.

Congress must do more to regulate the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis.