Persons suspected of criminal or terrorist activity may be transferred from one State (i.e., country) to another for arrest, detention, and/or interrogation. Commonly, this is done through extradition, by which one State surrenders a person within its jurisdiction to a requesting State via a formal legal process, typically established by treaty. Far less often, such transfers are effectuated through a process known as “extraordinary rendition” or “irregular rendition.” These terms have often been used to refer to the extrajudicial transfer of a person from one State to another. In this report, “rendition” refers to extraordinary or irregular renditions unless otherwise…
Author: John Greenewald
Welcome to the FBI Files on the Anti-War Movement archive at The Black Vault. This archive offers a revealing window into the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s surveillance and documentation of individuals and groups involved in the anti-war movement, particularly during times of significant conflict such as the Vietnam War. These documents provide an insightful perspective into how the FBI monitored and sometimes intervened in the activities of those who actively opposed U.S. military interventions and policies. This collection serves as a crucial historical record of the tension between government agencies and civil activism, showcasing the depth and breadth of the…
Espionage or spying involves an individual obtaining information that is considered secret or confidential without the permission of the holder of the information. Espionage is inherently clandestine, as the legitimate holder of the information may change plans or take other countermeasures once it is known that the information is in unauthorized hands. Declassified Espionage FBI Files Blunt, Anthony – [ File #1 ] – This British subject was connected with military intelligence during World War II and was of interest to the FBI primarily because of his association with Guy Burgess, another espionage subject. Burgess, MacLean and Philby – [ File #1a | File #1b | File #1c | File #2a | File…
The FBI’s Domestic Investigations and Operations Guide (DIOG) was revised and updated based on comments and feedback received since the original DIOG was issued on December 16, 2008. This new version was approved by Director Mueller on October 15, 2011. The changes primarily clarify and enhance the definitions of terms and procedures used in the original DIOG. Each change has been carefully looked at and considered against the backdrop of the tools our employees need to accomplish their mission, the possible risks associated with the use of those tools, and the controls that are in place. The DIOG was first…
Before World War II, intelligence activities in the United States were mostly carried out by the Department of State, the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), and the War Department’s Military Intelligence Division (MID). Hoping for greater coordination of intelligence activities, as well as a more strategic approach to intelligence gathering and operations; on July 11, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt appointed William J. Donovan to head a new civilian office attached to the White House, the Coordinator of Information (COI). The COI was charged with collecting and analyzing information which may have had bearing upon national security, correlating such information and…