FBI Tracked an Activist as They Travelled Across the U.S., Documents Show

https://theintercept.com/2018/03/19/black-lives-matter-fbi-surveillance/

by rasmi • 8 years ago

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jonathanyc2• 8 years ago

Some of the documents released as part of the lawsuit contradict the FBI’s claim that it does not police ideology and only targets individuals taking up violent action, said Michael German, a former FBI agent and now a fellow with the Brennan Center for Justice’s liberty and national security program.

I was upset but became much more upset and surprised when I read this part. The FBI lying about their own actions is very scary, and this sort of surveillance on a non-violent activist is very suspect.

staplers• 8 years ago

It has been well known for a while that the FBI threatened and blackmailed MLK Jr. while he was engaging in peaceful protest.

This revelation should come as no surprise to anyone.

jonathanyc2• 8 years ago

I was aware of that. But I would be surprised if the contemporaneous MKULTRA program existed today.

FBI Tracked an Activist as They Travelled Across the U.S., Documents Show

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