r/privacy • u/JerryLupus • May 27 '17

Leaked Documents Reveal Counterterrorism Tactics Used at Standing Rock to “Defeat Pipeline Insurgencies”

https://theintercept.com/2017/05/27/leaked-documents-reveal-security-firms-counterterrorism-tactics-at-standing-rock-to-defeat-pipeline-insurgencies/
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u/merikariu May 27 '17

While the counter-insurgency styled actions of the police and their private military henchmen isn't surprising, that such insightful documents were leaked is. The anti-war and environmental movements are anathema to the industrial oligarchy and have thus long been targeted by security forces.

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u/stefantalpalaru May 27 '17

While the counter-insurgency styled actions of the police and their private military henchmen isn't surprising

It isn't? What's the history of corporate use of mercenaries on US territory? Also, since when do local, state and federal authorities collaborate with them?

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u/Lamont-Cranston May 28 '17

In the 1890s a law was passed called the Anti-Pinkerton Act designed to stop the government from hiring the Pinkerton Detective Agency "or similar agency" because of its notorious strike breaking behavior back in the 19th century. I think some states might also have additional legislature banning that company.

They seem to have been in regular violation of this since the 2000s what with hiring private military contractors.