Officer says Charlottean on terrorist watch list - released on $2,500 bond (charlotteobserver.com)

North Carolina police used pre-emptive arrest in an attempt to prevent a long-time activist from protesting at the Democratic National Convention (DNC).  Police arrested the activist for a minor traffic offense after he left a staging area used by demonstrators, and then requested his detention until after the convention, writing “Known activist + protester who is currently on a terrorist watchlist” and “due to DNC being a National Special Security Event.”  A 2010 Inspector General report revealed the FBI improperly placed political activists on terrorism watch lists based on mere speculation a crime might be committed in the future.

 

 

Learn more about Spying on First Amendment Activity here: http://www.aclu.org/maps/spying-first-amendment-activity-state-state

Learn more about Terrorist Watch Lists here: http://www.aclu.org/technology-and-liberty/watch-lists