Tracked in Pennsylvania

In September 2010, it was revealed that the Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security had contracted with a private company, Institute of Terrorism Research and Response, to provide information about threats to "critical infrastructure" in the state.

What ITRR provided comprised largely of information about hundreds of activist groups and peaceful, legal activity protected by the First Amendment.

In the wake of the scandal, the head of the PA Office of Homeland Security resigned and the $103,000 annual contract with ITRR was not renewed.

Related Documents

• Alphabetical listing of all groups and individuals listed in the bulletins
• Copies of all ITRR bulletins released on PEMA's website

• Results of the ACLU-PA's September 20, 2010 Right to Know Request

Other Resources and Related Issues

• The national ACLU's website on the surveillance of dissent across the country
• Information about the threat of fusion centers to the right to dissent

Press Releases

• ACLU Applauds Governor's Condemnation Of Surveillance Of Peaceful Protesters 9.14.2010
• ACLU of PA Files Right to Know Request For Information About State Anti-Terrorism Bulletins Targeting Activists 9.20.2010