[Cboldt]

-- So, you believe that the government should be able to deprive citizens of their civil rights by the simple expedient of putting them on a list? --

The real function of this is "subtle" and profound. What this does, and there is ample precedent for it, is to shift the presumption and the burden.

You'll get your due process alright, but from the position of being presumed dangerous, with the burden of proving otherwise being on your shoulders. See civil asset forfeiture.

[NorthMountain]

You'll get your due process alright, but from the position of being presumed dangerous, with the burden of proving otherwise being on your shoulders. See civil asset forfeiture.

Well put. The pernicious evil of this secret watch list business is easy to miss.