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December 13, 2021

Customs and Border Protection Unit Used Anti-Terrorism Tools on Journalists
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A Homeland Security watchdog found that a special unit within Customs
and Border Protection used government databases designed for tracking
terror threats to investigate journalists. The report by the DHS
inspector general triggered a backlash from media organizations, which
are demanding an explanation for the practice, which a quoted CBP agent
in the report called "status quo."


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