A recently declassified document shows that in 1969 a CIA operative visited the University of Arizona campus to conduct a “careful review” of a contract between the university and the federal spy agency.
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Raul Aguirre speaks with an Arizona Luminaria reporter as his office near Fourth Avenue in Tucson on Sept. 5, 2023. Credit:Michael McKisson
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Newly declassified files have revealed that the CIA monitored University of Alabama students in the 1960s, shedding light on the agency’s surveillance activities during a tumultuous time in American history.
The documents, released as part of a Freedom of Information Act request, show that the CIA kept tabs on students involved in civil rights activism and anti-war protests at the university. The agency reportedly collected information on student leaders, monitored campus events, and even infiltrated student organizations.
This revelation has sparked outrage among former students and civil rights activists who were targeted by the CIA during this period. Many are calling for accountability and transparency from the agency, questioning the legality and ethics of its surveillance activities.
The newly declassified files serve as a reminder of the government’s history of spying on its own citizens, particularly during times of social and political unrest. They also raise questions about the extent of government surveillance today and the need for greater oversight and protections for civil liberties.
As we reflect on this troubling chapter in our nation’s history, let us not forget the importance of holding those in power accountable and safeguarding our democratic principles. The CIA’s monitoring of University of Alabama students in the ’60s serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance in protecting our rights and freedoms.
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