Mike German

Mike German, a former FBI agent and a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice, delves into the controversial world of masked law enforcement. He discusses the rise of ICE agents hiding their identities during operations, raising questions about trust and accountability. German highlights the dangers of such practices in a democratic society, particularly the impact on community safety and perceptions of law enforcement. He also addresses the worrying intersection of policing tactics and militant aesthetics, urging a call for transparency and accountability in these federal operations.

Mike German, a Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice and former FBI undercover agent, shares gripping insights from his time infiltrating neo-Nazi groups. He discusses how the FBI manipulated post-9/11 fears to sidestep critical regulations and highlights troubling inefficiencies in domestic terrorism case management. German critiques the FBI's inconsistent approach to threats, from white supremacy to animal rights activism, and reflects on the moral complexities of undercover work amid a politicized justice system.