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In totally unsurprising news, the US citizens under surveillance include politicians, activists, journalists, and lawyers representing people accused of terrorism, none of whom have been accused or even suspected of crimes.
It's almost as though vast dragnet surveillance carries some risk of abuse.
Meet the Muslim-American Leaders the FBI and NSA Have Been Spying On – The Intercept
The National Security Agency and FBI have covertly monitored the emails of prominent Muslim-Americans—including a political candidate and several civil rights activists, academics, and lawyers—under secretive procedures intended to target terrorists and foreign spies. According to documents provided by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, the list of Americans monitored by their own government includes: • Faisal Read more
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