EPIC Amicus Curiae Briefs
EPIC frequently files amicus curiae, or "friend of the court", briefs in federal and state appellate cases concerning emerging privacy and civil liberties issues.
We work closely with technical experts and legal scholars, members of the EPIC Advisory Board, on these briefs. EPIC's amicus briefs assist judges in their analyses of novel privacy issues, often involving new technology. Many of these cases are complex and technical. Judges often acknowledge EPIC's briefs in their opinions, and have expressed gratitude for EPIC's participation in important cases. EPIC's decision to participate as amicus in a particular case typically follows an extensive review of matters pending before federal and state courts.
Interested in potential amicus opportunities in pending privacy, civil liberties, and technology cases? Visit the EPIC Amicus Tracker.
Search results for: First Amendment
Carr v. Department of Transportation 3 MAP 2019
Pennsylvania Supreme Court | First AmendmentWhether the First Amendment protects a public employee from being fired for a Facebook post
Americans for Prosperity Found. v. Becerra 903 F.3d 1000 (9th Cir. 2018)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | First AmendmentWhether the First Amendment Protects the Privacy of Donors in Charitable Giving
Packingham v. North Carolina 137 S. Ct. 1730 (2017)
Supreme Court | First AmendmentWhether a State Can Ban Registered Sex Offenders From Accessing Internet News Sites
In re National Security Letter 9th Cir. ___
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | First AmendmentWhether the nondisclosure provision in the National Security Letter statute violates the First Amendment
Documents
EPIC's Amicus Brief
March 31, 2014
Doe v. Reed 561 U.S. 186 (2010)
Supreme Court | First AmendmentConcerning the Compelled Disclosure of Petition Signatures
Peterson v. NTIA 478 F.3d 626 (4th Cir. 2007)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit | First AmendmentConcerning Privacy for Domain Name Holders
Gonzales v. Doe 449 F. 3d 415 (2nd Cir. 2006)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit | First AmendmentConcerning National Security Letters
Forensic Advisors, Inc. v. Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. 907 A.2d 855 (Md. 2006)
Maryland Court of Appeals | First AmendmentConcerning Subscriber List Privacy
Watchtower Bible v. Stratton 536 U. S. 150 (2002)
Supreme Court | First AmendmentConcerning Anonymity and the First Amendment
Bernstein v. U.S. Dept of Commerce 97-16686
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | First AmendmentConcerning Crypto Export Controls
Junger v. Daley 209 F.3d 481 (6th Cir. 2000)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit | First AmendmentConcerning Crypto Export Controls
Filters
Keyword
Issue
- Fourth Amendment (30)
- Consumer Privacy (18)
- Standing (11)
- First Amendment (11)
- Freedom of Information Act (8)
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act (7)
- Electronic Communications Privacy Act (6)
- Drivers Privacy Protection Act (5)
- Informational Privacy (5)
- Video Privacy Protection Act (3)
- Wiretapping (3) View more »
