Civil LibertiesSurveillance

No Evidence Required: How the FBI, DEA, and New Hampshire Decide Who Gets Watched

The article discusses the FBI’s surveillance practices and their implications in New Hampshire, highlighting that assessments can be initiated without evidence of wrongdoing. It emphasizes the risks faced by journalists and critics due to vague policies. The New Hampshire Information and Analysis Center connects local operations to federal surveillance, raising concerns about civil liberties.

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Civil LibertiesEqual Protections

Topless Is Legal in New Hampshire. Laconia Made the Female Nipple a Crime Anyway.

In New Hampshire, while state law permits women to go topless, Laconia enforces a city ordinance banning this practice, leading to arrests. The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled in 2019 that this did not constitute sex discrimination, prompting debate about municipal power versus state law. A similar case in Fort Collins yielded a contrasting ruling.

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