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In mid-May 2023, the home of one of Kolektiva.social’s admins was raided, and all their electronics were seized by the FBI. The raid was part of an investigation into a local protest.

Why are houses being raided over a protest?

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Why are houses being raided over a protest?

FBI: Because we can

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Not a police state.

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Guessing this is in relation to the situation happening in France, anyone know?

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In mid-May 2023, the home of one of Kolektiva.social’s admins was raided, and all their electronics were seized by the FBI. The raid was part of an investigation into a local protest. Kolektiva was neither a subject nor target of this investigation. Today, that admin was charged in relation to their alleged participation in this protest.

It’s from May and it’s the FBI, so no, I would say it’s not in relation to the situation happening in France.

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Alright, thanks for the answer!

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Why the would the FBI have anything to to with protests in France? FBI has no business doing anything in France. France is in no way under U.S. jurisdiction.

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Whilst this is true, the idea that world gvmts don’t help each other out is not reflective of reality.

For example, a French journalist who is very critical of Macron, recently attended a book fair in London. The minute he got off the train he was arrested under UK anti terrorism laws and asked to provide passcodes for all his devices.

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Being critical of Macron makes you a terrorist?

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Cops helping cops should surprise no one.

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I doubt that this would comply with European privacy legislation.

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it says mid-may, has the france stuff been going on for 1.5 months?

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