Comment by istjohn
15 hours ago
These groups exist to observe and document the actions of federal agents and share that information with their communities. That is constitutionally protected activity.
15 hours ago
These groups exist to observe and document the actions of federal agents and share that information with their communities. That is constitutionally protected activity.
Sure, and the FBI shouldn't go after the mafia either - they are only providing protection and other services to the community after all.
Their stated purpose and their actual function can be different, and speech that would otherwise be free can be illegal if involved in incitement, bribery, collusion, etc.
If I’m having a conversation with my friend, it’s free speech. If we’re plotting the overthrow of the government, it’s insurrection.