He Was a Climate Activist. One Day, the F.B.I. Came Knocking.
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- An anonymous middle-aged man involved with Extinction Rebellion was visited by FBI counterterrorism agents at his home, who wanted to discuss the environmental group but assured him he was not in trouble.
- Extinction Rebellion is known for high-profile, nonviolent protests highlighting climate change, including disruptions at major public events.
- The man, no longer active in the group, had previously received an unexpected FBI call and text, indicating increased government scrutiny of climate activists under the Trump administration.
- Environmental groups worry that the administration's crackdown on protesters is expanding to target climate activism more broadly.
