Topic: New Jersey
New Jersey has seen various instances of censorship and surveillance that threaten free speech and individual privacy. From judicial actions suppressing news coverage to government investigations targeting journalists and citizens questioning local policies, these developments highlight the ongoing struggle against state and corporate overreach. The implications of data collection and misinformation crackdowns further complicate the environment of personal liberties in the state.
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Radio City Music Hall uses facial recognition to keep out blacklisted guests
A mother was kicked out after being detected.
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US military official targets mom over Facebook post that criticized school’s promotion of “polysexual” art
The military official flagged the post to state and local law enforcement.
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New Jersey is accused of keeping a database of DNA from babies, to use for solving crimes and more
Babies can’t consent to the privacy intrusion.
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Eight state AGs launch investigation into China’s TikTok
The investigation focuses on its “harm” to kids.
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J&J tried to block publication of story about its secret plan to limit baby powder lawsuit payouts
A “restraint of speech on a matter of public interest.”
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Another day, another vaccine passport app caught exposing sensitive medical records of its users to the world
The problem with vaccine passports is not just about civil liberties. It’s also about privacy.
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Rutgers bans unvaccinated online-only student from virtual classes
A vaccine passport is required, even for those who never set foot on campus.
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Twitter suspended New Jersey State Senator Declan O’Scanlon for questioning vaccine passports and mandates
O’Scanlon wants an apology.
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YouTube censors New Jersey Senate hearing about kids’ mask mandates
The video has been re-uploaded on Rumble.
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New Jersey cop fired after expressing fear about Black Lives Matter on Facebook
And another cop that reacted to the post has been suspended for six months.