# US targets Cop City protester over custom phone operating system

U.S. authorities have targeted a protester associated with the "Cop City" movement in Atlanta, focusing on the protester's use of a custom or alternative phone operating system. This move highlights the government's expanding surveillance and legal tactics against activists. The case underscores growing tensions between digital privacy rights and law enforcement actions.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/23/cop-city-protester-phone) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:45 GMT