An FBI memo that claims “ anarchist violent extremist actors” are targeting law enforcement cites a private text message chat that included immigration court observers, raising questions about whether the department is monitoring political activity , a copy of the document indicates.

The “joint situational information report,” released via the Freedom of Information Act to a watchdog group, indicates information about a May 2025 signal chat involving immigration court watchers was passed to authorities by “a sensitive source with excellent access,” the document states.

The memo, which references the NYPD, claims activists were collecting photos and videos of law enforcement officers and sharing instructions on accessing immigration courtrooms – activities that are protected and l

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