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  • ACLU seeking FBI files on activist probes

    12/01/2004 10:27:54 PM PST · by NormsRevenge · 22 replies · 1,923+ views
    Monterey Herald ^ | 12/1/04 | Curt Andersen - AP
    WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking information from the FBI on why bureau task forces set up to combat terrorism also looked into anti-war, animal rights and environmental groups. Dozens of organizations have been subjected to scrutiny, according to the ACLU, which was filing Freedom of Information Act requests with the FBI on Thursday to try to find out why. "We think it's clear that the public is interested in the possible return of FBI spying on political and religious groups," said Ann Beeson, the ACLU's associate legal counsel. The FBI denies singling out individuals or groups...