ACLU Seeks Files on Government Surveillance of Peace Groups

ACLU of Washington Seeks Files on Government Surveillance of Peace Groups (3/21/2006)

SEATTLE, WA -- In the wake of revelations of government surveillance of nonviolent protests, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington today filed requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) on behalf of itself and 11 peace organizations across the state. The groups are seeking records of any surveillance of their activities by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Defense or the Seattle Joint Terrorism Task Force.

“The government should not spy on groups engaging in peaceful political protest,” said ACLU of Washington Executive Director Kathleen Taylor. “The FBI should focus its efforts on actual threats and not target people because of their political views.”

http://www.aclu.org/safefree/spying/24709prs20060321.html