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Federal Surveillance Targets "No Kings" Protesters Amid Trump Administration Backlash
Federal government of the United States plans to monitor No Kings protesters, using technologies like facial recognition systems amid backlash against Donald Trumps administration, raising civil libertarianism concerns.
- The No Kings protest scheduled for Saturday aims to gather 2,600 rallies across all 50 U.S. states against Donald Trumps administration and its policies.
- Civil libertarians warn that the United States Department of Homeland Security may deploy advanced surveillance methods, including facial recognition systems and email monitoring, at protest sites.
- Law enforcement agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, are expected to utilize security hackers to enhance surveillance capabilities during the protests.
Why It Matters
This event exemplifies growing tensions between civil liberties and government surveillance practices in the United States. The potential monitoring of peaceful protests raises alarms about the implications for free speech and public dissent in a democratic society.