So-called ‘counterterror’ fusion center in Massachusetts monitored Black Lives Matter protesters
When: Friday, Dec 4, 15 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Donald Trump has gained support in the polls since the terrorist attacks in Paris last week. In a recent interview with Yahoo news, Trump mused about taking targeted state action against Muslims in the United States.
Yesterday the Massachusetts state senate voted unanimously in support of legislation that would bar employers and schools from demanding access to private employee or student social media accounts.
Here's what I'm reading on Paris and the aftermath.
Stephen Walt, "Don't Give ISIS What It Wants":
Point:
When asked why #Paris happened, CIA Director Brennan says privacy advocates have undermined the ability of spies to monitor terrorists #CSIS
The ACLU has produced a detailed map laying out the complex patchwork of existing state law on cell phone tracking. Check it out.