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[Demand Progress @demandprogress]

200 years ago, the Monroe Doctrine set the stage for US interventionism in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Join our Hill briefing on Dec. 12 at 10 AM to discuss its lasting impact and explore new directions in US relations in the region.

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[Becca Watts @BeccaMegaWatts]

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[Charlie Savage @charlie_savage]

New: The FBI carried out its botched queries for info about Rep. LaHood in the 702 surveillance repository bc it suspected a foreign govt had targeted him for espionage or covert influence-a defensive purpose w/ implications for the reauthorization debate. https://t.co/SUI5MTePbg

[Sean Vitka @SeanVitka]

This reporting on Sec. 702 is important. Two things I want to add: 1) the already existing requirement that the FBI obtain a court order in a painfully narrow set of cases? They've never complied. @LizaGoitein has done the math, but it's a staggering, comprehensive failure.

[Demand Progress @demandprogress]

NEW: The FBI has been breaking their own rules & unlawfully fishing through untold millions of communications that were warrantlessly swept up under Section 702.

Congress must take on the out-of-control surveillance state this year, before it is too late. https://t.co/8x3UOrZY9O

[David Segal @DavidSegalRI]

We unearthed documents that demonstrate that the FBI warrantlessly and unlawfully spied on a member of Congress - reported in more detail by @dellcam in Wired today. This should upend the debate around the reauthorization of FISA authorities later this year.

[Secure Liberties Newsletter @SecureLiberties]

A database of over 150 million money transfers from more than 20 countries, including the US, is being monitored by over 600 US federal, state and local law enforcement agencies without court oversight.

@WydenPress called on @JusticeOIG to investigate!

https://t.co/rH1wz17loM

[Secure Liberties Newsletter @SecureLiberties]

A database of over 150 million money transfers from more than 20 countries, including the US, is being monitored by over 600 US federal, state and local law enforcement agencies without court oversight.

@WydenPress called on @JusticeOIG to investigate!

https://t.co/rH1wz17loM

[Demand Progress @demandprogress]

Today we joined @korematsu and 80+ orgs to endorse @RepMarkTakano @RepJillTokuda @maziehirono & @SenDuckworth’s legislation honoring Fred Korematsu for his activism against US incarceration of Japanese Americans.

Congress must recognize Korematsu’s legacy as a civil rights hero!

[Secure Liberties Newsletter @SecureLiberties]

Section 702 of FISA allows government agencies like the NSA and the FBI to spy on Americans’ without a warrant.

Congress must overhaul FISA... or 702 must sunset!

https://t.co/Q81pkGnycx

[Demand Progress @demandprogress]

our gov is exploiting a loophole in FISA's Sec 702 to warrantlessly spy on Americans' online communications

this year: 702 expires unless Congress reauthorizes this dangerously overbroad surveillance authority

FISA must be overhauled or 702 must sunset!

https://t.co/132esnHAWq

[Demand Progress @demandprogress]

ACTION ALERT: @SenSanders plans to bring the Yemen War Powers Resolution for a vote any day! Call your Senator now & tell them to vote YES on the Yemen WPR to end US support for Saudi Arabia’s deadly war in Yemen! #YemenCantWait

Call NOW: 1-833-STOP-WAR https://t.co/YvWE4zisNb

[Demand Progress @demandprogress]

Calling all Congressional staff! Come stop by the @CAOHouse #Cybersecurity Services Fair in the Capitol Visitors Center to learn more information about the Fourth Amendment Advisory Committee!

[ACLU @ACLU]

Congress can solve this problem and protect our privacy by:
✅ Ending bulk surveillance
✅ Narrowing who may be targeted for surveillance
✅ Reforming the “state secrets privilege”
✅ Ensuring those harmed by US surveillance can have their day in court

[Secure Liberties Newsletter @SecureLiberties]

ICYMI ––> in this week's edition:

– the US military is buying access to a “super majority” of world's internet activity

– newly disclosed OLC memos uncover the Executive’s war on congressional war powers

read here: https://t.co/6E1gdHcCSG

[Demand Progress @demandprogress]

TONIGHT @ 8pm ET:

we're joining @theactioncorps @FCNL for a #InternationalPeaceDay virtual concert to raise funds for @yemenrrf

rsvp: https://t.co/9y57epgJtw

#YemenCantWait

[Demand Progress @demandprogress]

in 2 hours we're ⤵️

~~ opening the phone lines to end saudi war crimes ((in yemen)) ~~

join us – register: https://t.co/PmAo0g5Ply

#YemenCantWait

[Demand Progress @demandprogress]

monday @ 8pm et

we're advocating for peace in Yemen – will you join us?

register: https://t.co/PmAo0fOdWY

#YemenCantWait

[Demand Progress @demandprogress]

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[Becca Watts @BeccaMegaWatts]

Are you a progressive thinker, communicator, or organizer interested in working in Congress or the executive branch? The #ProgressiveTalentPipeline is now accepting applications for our 2022 round of endorsements! https://t.co/Q2ZdIY2pkC