FBI Finds 'Anarchist Violent Extremists' Observing Court Hearings
The FBI, allegedly, described immigration activists who dutifully observe court proceedings in New York as 'anarchist violent extremist actors.' Their heinous crime? Using Signal to coordinate attendance at public hearings, apparently to 'ensure good legal practices.' This isn't exactly new. Historically, 'extremist' has served as a remarkably flexible label for anyone inconveniently exposing
systemic issues, from civil rights leaders to anti-war protesters. One might wonder if the real 'threat' isn't extremism, but transparency in a system designed to operate in the dark. Remember when the FBI targeted Martin Luther King Jr., labeling him a communist threat due to his activism? Or their extensive surveillance of anti-Vietnam War groups? The technology changes, but the playbook for
suppressing dissent—especially when it demands accountability from the state—remains eerily consistent. When will 'watching the watchers' become an act of espionage?