News & Commentary written by Urooba Abid

Urooba Abid

Former Paralegal

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project

Bio

Urooba Abid is a former paralegal with the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania. Before joining the Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, she worked as a paralegal with the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s Disability Rights Project.

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A group of protesters.

Apr 22, 2024

The Supreme Court Declined a Protestors' Rights Case. Here's What You Need to Know.

The Supreme Court Declined a Protestors' Rights Case. Here's What You Need to Know.
A person trying to enter security pin code on a cell phone screen.

Jun 22, 2023

Police Should Not Be Allowed to Compel Our Cell Phone Passwords

Police Should Not Be Allowed to Compel Our Cell Phone Passwords
A group of blood test tubes.

Jun 13, 2023

Donated Blood or an Organ? Police Shouldn’t Have Easy Access to Your DNA

Donated Blood or an Organ? Police Shouldn’t Have Easy Access to Your DNA
An American Sign Language interpreter interpreting at an anti-racism rally and march.

Nov 7, 2022

For People with Disabilities on Parole and Probation, Accessible Communication is Essential

For People with Disabilities on Parole and Probation, Accessible Communication is Essential
Standing beyond security gates that have signs reading "Area Closed", several people stare at the Supreme Court building.

Jul 12, 2022

Victims of Discrimination Have No Path to Justice Following Supreme Court Decision

Victims of Discrimination Have No Path to Justice Following Supreme Court Decision