Ka'ila Farrell-Smith is part of a community deeply engaged in Indigenous rights activism. She reported a lifetime of warnings about FBI surveillance. Recent government records show extensive FBI monitoring of Indigenous activists protesting a mine in northern Nevada. These activists formed the group People of Red Mountain in opposition to Lithium Americas, the company attempting development. Law enforcement, alongside mining security, has tracked protests and social media activities, underscoring the perception of activists as threats. Statements from Farrell-Smith and organizer Chanda Callao highlight concerns about being treated as domestic terrorists.
Ka'ila Farrell-Smith stated that community members had been warned throughout their lives about the ongoing surveillance by the FBI, saying, 'The FBI's watching us.'
Internal FBI communications revealed surveillance activities against Indigenous activists opposing the Thacker Pass mine, confirming a longstanding pattern of monitoring peaceful protests.
Collection
[
|
...
]