FBI scrutinizing anti-war protesters By Eric Lichtblau NYT
The memorandum urged local law enforcement officials 'to be alert to these possible indicators of protest activity and report any potentially illegal acts' to counterterrorism task forces run by the FBI. It warned about an array of threats, including homemade bombs and the formation of human chains.
The memorandum also discussed 'innovative strategies' used by demonstrators, like the videotaping of arrests as a means of 'intimidation' against the police. And it noted that protesters 'often use the Internet to recruit, raise funds and coordinate their activities prior to demonstrations.'