FBI agents unleashed

Making the old man proud (that’s J. Edgar Hoover, below): New FBI rules will enable more of the homeland covert ops, and abuses, that led to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. FBI agents will also be able to question anyone, without disclosing that they work for the agency. — mb

New FBI rules will enable covert domestic ops, and abuses of power.

Justice Department and FBI officials told a news briefing the changes would allow agents in some terrorism cases to use informants, do physical surveillance and conduct interviews without identifying themselves or their true purpose.

They said such techniques currently could be used in ordinary criminal cases, but not for those involving national security, before an investigation has begun.

Proposed new FBI rules draw civil liberties worries | U.S. | Reuters.

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