My Time with the FBI

Tags: U.S. History

10/01/2021 James Bovard

The FBI’s power and federal legitimacy are far more tenuous than Washington recognizes. Beyond the nation’s big cities, federal authority hinges largely on the consent of local citizens.

Original Article: “My Time with the FBI“

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