In this engaging episode of The BoricuaBC2 Show, host Bill Cancel welcomes David Greene, Civil Liberties Director and Senior Staff Attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). They discuss the vital issue of digital rights, free speech, and government overreach in today's political climate. David shares insights from his two decades of fighting for First Amendment rights, focusing on government censorship, surveillance, and the legal fight for free expression. A recognized expert in constitutional law, David discusses both the broad attacks on civil liberties in the U.S. and the role of social media in the evolving landscape of free speech.

David has a long history of advocating for the protection of digital rights and speech, defending journalists, whistleblowers, and artists against censorship. He has been instrumental in leading high-profile litigation cases and is passionate about the importance of protecting online expression.

Expect to Learn:

The critical role of the First Amendment and its current challenges.

How the government is using censorship tactics to control speech.

Insights on the intersection of free speech and surveillance, especially on social media.

The implications of government surveillance programs and their connection to immigration law.

David’s perspective on how the political climate is affecting civil liberties in the U.S. today.

 

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

[00:00] – Introduction and discussion about free speech issues

[02:00] - Introduction to David Greene and his background

[03:20] - Government’s broad attacks on free speech

[05:00] - Equalizing power through free expression

[07:00] - Defining and explaining the First Amendment

[10:00] - Precision in government restrictions on speech

[15:00] - Deportation and its link to free speech violations

[18:15] - Widespread attacks on institutions and free speech

[20:15] - Lawsuit over government surveillance of social media

[24:00] - Surveillance to identify and punish speech

[26:02] - Optimism about restoring democratic institutions

[27:30] - Rebuilding democratic and scientific institutions

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David Greene

Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eff/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgreene1am/

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