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Watchlists

Against an orange background, the FBI seal is in the top-right corner and centered over computer folders labeled "watchlist" is a pop-up that reads "Run AI Program?" with "yes" and "no" options. | Illustration: Fatima Ruiz

Surveillance

Minority Report: FBI Seeks AI for Political Watch List

Documents show the FBI seeking AI tools to flag Americans before they act, as the terror watch list's focus moves toward domestic dissent.

Daniel Boguslaw | 7.28.2026 12:15 PM

A man passes through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport security checkpoint. | David Tran | Dreamstime.com

Civil Liberties

TSA Watchlists Were Used as Tools of Political Warfare

The former Biden administration is accused of punishing critics without due process.

J.D. Tuccille | 10.8.2025 7:00 AM

National Security

Federal Government Has Shared Watchlist Info with 1,400 Private Groups

Due Process Concerns Abound

Irina Manta |The Volokh Conspiracy | 3.3.2019 1:35 PM

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