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Here are the articles for your consideration in July 2023: Segment 1: An anti-porn app put him in jail and his family under surveillance In Indiana's Monroe County, an anti-pornography app, Covenant Eyes, has led to a man being jailed and his family under surveillance. The man, married to a woman named Hannah, is charged with possessing child sexual abuse material, a claim he pleads not guilty to. To ensure compliance with court-ordered electronics restrictions, the probation department installed Covenant Eyes on the devices of Hannah's family, allowing probation officers to monitor their digital activities in real-time. Despite Covenant Eyes' terms of service prohibiting usage in premeditated legal settings, it has been used to monitor individuals on probation in at least five U.S. states. The app's use in criminal proceedings, albeit a small percentage of total usage, raises severe constitutional and due process concerns. Key Points: A man in Indiana is jailed due to