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Freedom To Speak Unintelligibly: The First Amendment Implications Of Government-Controlled Encryption, Jill M. Ryan

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

The emergence of the computer has revolutionized communications, allowing quick dissemination of information to large numbers of people. Information transmitted electronically is often safeguarded through a widely available method known as encryption, which renders the information unintelligible to anyone without the ability to decrypt the message. Law enforcement agencies argue that unregulated encryption hinders their ability to prevent crime by providing criminals with a method of communication that cannot be accessed by police departments and government agencies. Proponents of encryption argue that privacy, security, and constitutional concerns outweigh law enforcement's fears, guaranteeing the ability to communicate confidentially.

In 1994, the …

The Conflict Between "Fair Housing" And Free Speech, Mary Caroline Lee

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

Under the Fair Housing Act and its 1988 amendments, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has the power to investigate alleged discrimination in public housing. The targets of these investigations are often neighborhood organizations and community groups voicing their opposition to the placement of public housing in their neighborhoods. The alleged discrimination can be nothing more than group meetings and the petitioning of local government officials. Mindful that such investigations have sometimes adversely affected the exercise of First Amendment rights, in 1994 HUD issued guidelines for handling fair housing complaints when such rights are at issue.

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The Constitution As An Obstacle To Government Ethics - Reformist Legislation After National Treasury Employees Union, George D. Brown

William & Mary Law Review

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