Digital inclusion and literacy initiatives, including the federal Lifeline program, are critical for bridging the digital divide, which impacts as many as 162.8 million people living in the United States. Check out our resources to learn more about these issues.     

The last few years have witnessed a dramatic rise of social media surveillance for immigration vetting purposes. Read our backgrounder to learn why this practice is both ineffective and discriminatory. 

A growing body of evidence indicates that algorithms are capable of amplifying real-world biases at the expense of vulnerable communities, including people of color and women. Read our resources to learn more about algorithmic bias and different mitigation strategies.  

Although more and more commercial entities and government agencies are utilizing facial recognition technology, many civil society organizations continue to view it as a threat to civil rights and civil liberties. Read our resources to learn why this technology is so controversial.  

In the digital age, our right to privacy is both a civil liberty and a civil right. Download these resources to learn why researchers, civil society organizations, and lawmakers are working to identify ways to legislate and regulate data privacy.

Download the factsheet to learn about changes to the fee waiver application for naturalization.

The National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act, or the “NO BAN Act,” was introduced on April 10, 2019, by Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE). The bill would repeal each iteration of the Muslim Ban, the Refugee and Asylum Bans, and further prevent the issuance of similar bans in the future that target immigrants based on religion or national origin. Download the factsheet for more information about the legislation and why it would help communities.