A legal group is calling for the release of 40 prisoners in New York amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Jails and prisons across the country have faced some of the biggest outbreaks, affecting both inmates and staff. The Legal Aid Society asked Gov. Andrew Cuomo to grant clemency to the convicted prisoners on the grounds…

Previously, we explained that “Stingrays,” a.k.a. cell site simulators, are powerful law enforcement tools that allow police to track mobile phone users’ location and sometimes intercept their data transmissions. We also noted that in some cases, police have used Stingrays to track suspects without a warrant. Fortunately, judges are beginning to crack down on such…