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istjohntoday at 5:23 AM1 replyview on HN

These groups exist to observe and document the actions of federal agents and share that information with their communities. That is constitutionally protected activity.


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Empacttoday at 5:46 AM

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.