"On the evening of 6 February, a former member of [Extinction Rebellion NYC] was visited by two special agents from the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force at their residence, 200 miles outside of New York City, the environmental group said in a statement. The agents asked the former member about their involvement in the environmental group's New York City chapter, the statement said, adding the former member referred questions to their attorney."
"Rights advocates have raised free speech concerns under Donald Trump's administration, citing his crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's assault on Gaza, and his threats against liberal non-profits and groups opposed to his agenda, including his immigration and climate policies. The Trump administration has accused groups, often without evidence, of funding and organizing political violence. Climate advocates have criticized Trump's cuts to domestic climate regulations and the US withdrawal from global environmental accords."
Extinction Rebellion reported that some members were visited by FBI agents, including members of the agency's taskforce on extremism, over the past year. The FBI declined to confirm or deny specific investigations, citing Justice Department policy. On 6 February two Joint Terrorism Task Force agents visited a former Extinction Rebellion NYC member at their residence and questioned them about chapter involvement; the member referred questions to an attorney. In March 2025 individuals identifying as FBI agents attempted to question six Extinction Rebellion Boston activists with no recorded follow-up. Rights advocates raised free-speech concerns under Donald Trump's administration, and climate advocates criticized his rollbacks to environmental policy. Extinction Rebellion describes itself as decentralised, non-partisan, and committed to non-violent direct action and civil disobedience.
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