Florida House Bill 945 proposes a statewide “counterintelligence and counter-terror” unit with authority to analyze patterns of life, gather intelligence, and make arrests. Critics warn the bill defines “adversary intelligence entity” so broadly it could include people whose views are considered harmful to the state. In this video, I examine the bill itself, the sponsor’s funding ties, lobbying by a digital intelligence vendor, and why civil-rights groups say it raises serious constitutional concerns.
Florida’s New “Thought Police” Bill Is Real (HB 945)
