2nd Annual Cato Free Speech Debate
Should Adults Sacrifice Speech Rights to Protect Children Online?
The debate over how to protect kids and teens online is occurring around the globe.
Cato on Tour: New York
For more information, please contact Serena Home at shome@cato.org or (202) 218‑4602.
Recent Events
Commercially Available Data: The Fourth Amendment Loophole?
How does law enforcement’s purchase and use of commercial data differ in its effects on First and Fourth Amendment rights compared to social media surveillance? Our panel of experts will debate the facts and controversies involved in this high-profile public policy issue.
Papers, Please: Transportation Surveillance
Do those prior court rulings contain loopholes federal officials exploit to monitor our travel? Does the federal practice of “watch listing” pass constitutional muster? A distinguished panel of legal and academic experts will debate these and other questions.
Financial Surveillance: The Ultimate Surveillance Black Hole?
How effective has the BSA actually been in detecting or deterring financial crimes? An expert panel will tackle these questions and others in what promises to be a lively debate.