While the media continues to ignore and even mock Trump’s war on “Antifa” terrorism as legally impossible, the FBI is quietly interrogating protesters.
The Bureau is targeting anti-ICE protesters not charged with any crime, like Chicago-based English professor Elias Cepeda, as I recently reported. Often people targeted have refused to go public with their experience, fearing retribution. But one protester, fed up with the culture of self-censorship, decided to share his story. His account sheds light on the FBI’s attempts to map out some organized Antifa superstructure — and in doing so, undermining Americans’ freedom of speech and political expression.
Special-needs teacher Miles Serafini, 26, was watching a movie with his roommate when the FBI knocked on his door in suburban Tucson, Arizona last Friday. Two special agents greeted him, introducing themselves only as “James” and “Keith.” They didn’t offer their own last names, but they knew Miles’ — as well as his home address, his social media handles, what car he owns, and, unbeknownst to him, his political activities.
don’t talk to the fucking cops
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Bingo! Don’t lie either, just don’t talk. Remember that the fbi loves to tag people with lying to federal investigators, because it’s so easy for them compared to any actual crime they were investigating. JUST DON’T TALK!
You have to explicitly invoke your rights though, or they can keep asking you questions.
While this is unsettling, be aware that this isn’t new. The FBI has been intimidating activists like this for many years. Very often they will conduct these visits before an event even happens, to scare people into not showing up.
Yeah, the FBI started showing up at my work during the last Trump presidency due to me going to peaceful protests. And I’m a white dude, though I am trans. Taking part in peaceful protests and community activism should be treated as putting your name on their list, regardless of the actual actions, reasons, or demographics.
The FBI harassed MLK for a long time, trying to convince him to kill himself. So you’re in good company.
Cool, American Stasi
