Florida Legislators Advance a Bill Authorizing Government Surveillance Based on 'Views' or 'Opinions'
Reason Magazine • 3/5/2026 – 3/6/2026
Summary
Florida legislators have advanced a bill that authorizes government surveillance based on individuals' "views" or "opinions." House and Senate committees did not address the apparent First Amendment issues associated with the proposed Statewide Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Unit.
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