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The GFF has filed a constitutional complaint against the possibility of police AI surveillance in Bavaria. Article 61a of the Bavarian Police Tasks Act (BayPAG) allows the police to engage in so-called “data mining.” A program based on Palantir's Gotham surveillance software evaluates huge amounts…

Would you like to send us anonymous information or documents that we can use for our expert opinion on the AfD? Transmit tips digitally: SecureDrop You can use GFF's SecureDrop mailbox to communicate with us in encrypted form and leave far fewer traces than with conventional digital communication…

We are supporting a lawsuit at the Cottbus Administrative Court to fight for equal access to German citizenship for all people living permanently in Germany. The relevant authority in Brandenburg had refused to grant German citizenship to an elderly couple because they receive benefits. Since 2024,…

In our democracy, we advocate for something that should be self-evident: all people have the same right to participate in social life, regardless of income, origin, or identity. The reality is different: social inequality is increasing. Many people live below the poverty line, without adequate…

We always appreciate support in raising awareness of the GFF's work — at your university, at events, in your law firm, your organization, or among your friends and acquaintances. Order and distribute merch and info materials If you would like us to send you a larger quantity of merchandise and…

We take legal action when the government places people under general suspicion and monitors them secretly and without cause. We take legal action when the government collects more and more personal data or unjustifiably restricts freedom on the internet. We also fight against the excessive power of…

Since 2015, GFF has been defending fundamental rights in court. We use strategic litigation to promote democracy and civil society, protect digital civil rights, and ensure social participation. What started as a small group of volunteers has grown into a team of more than thirty full-time…

We employ legal means to ensure that fundamental rights such as freedom of the press and freedom of expression are not disproportionately restricted, whether through intimidation, excessive official measures, or criminal prosecution. Independent media and open social exchange are the foundation of…

We are fighting in court to ensure that the fundamental right of freedom of assembly, which is essential to democracy, is not unduly restricted—neither by unlawful police violence nor by disproportionate restrictions. Democracy needs strong fundamental rights and a diverse society in which people…

Transparency, openness, and access to government information enable democratic control. This includes strong rights for whistleblowers and clear disclosure and transparency obligations for public authorities. The rule of law is a prerequisite for democracy.