Philly ISIL Case Reflects National Fight Over Surveillance Programs
By Austin Nolen Two recently-unsealed motions in the prosecution of Keonna Thomas, a North Philadelphia woman alleged to have attempted…
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Declaration Exclusive: City Knew FBI Spied on Occupy Protesters
By Austin Nolen Philly officials promised police won’t use invasive tactics against political dissenters at this year’s Democratic Convention. They…
Hearing in DNC Fundraising Records Case Set for Tomorrow Morning
By Declaration Staff Oral arguments in our associate editor Dustin Slaughter’s suit to force release of DNC fundraising records are…
Declaration Editor Files Legal Action for DNC Fundraising Records
By Declaration Staff Updated to include filings in opposing legal action by the DNC Host Committee. Late last night, Dustin Slaughter,…
Officials Release New Details about DNC Security Measures
By Austin Nolen City, state and federal officials yesterday released new details about security measures during the DNC, including the…
NEWSWORKS: Philly relaxes permit restrictions for DNC protesters
The City of Philadelphia has rescinded its previous restrictions on marches in Center City during the DNC. The Poor People’s…
Anti-Poverty Activists Sue City Over Denied DNC Protest Permit
By Austin Nolen The Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign filed a First Amendment lawsuit today against the City of…
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Declaration Exclusive: Names of Alleged Co-Conspirators In Philly ISIL Case Revealed
By Austin Nolen When Keonna Thomas was charged slightly over one year ago with attempting to fight for the Islamic…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Former PA Chief Justice Castille Should Have Recused in Death Penalty Case
By Austin Nolen In a 5-3 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice…
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