FBI Infiltration and Surveillance Concerns

This chapter examines a New York Times report revealing an FBI informant's involvement with the Proud Boys during the January 6th Capitol riots, raising serious questions about law enforcement's entrapment strategies and preparedness. It highlights the balancing act between national security surveillance and civil liberties, critiquing the expansion of government oversight in the fallout from that day. Additionally, the chapter discusses the implications for journalism and the prosecution of figures like Julian Assange amidst concerns over press freedoms and state power.