The legacy of 9/11 and US terrorist watchlists

The World

Soon after 9/11, the US created a centralized terrorist watchlist. It’s a major tool used by many local and federal agencies to see if people they encounter are “known or suspected terrorists.” The World’s Monica Campbell reports on how the watchlist has grown since 9/11 and concerns about its unintended consequences.

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