Michael German
Mike German (@RethinkIntel) is a fellow with the Brennan Center for Justice’s Liberty and National Security Program. Previously, he was policy counsel for national security and privacy for the American Civil Liberties Union. A sixteen-year veteran of federal law enforcement, Mr. German served as a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he specialized in domestic terrorism and covert operations.
Articles by this author:
Amid New Trial, End of Chinese Espionage “Initiative” Brings Little Relief to US Academics Caught in Net of Fear
by Michael German and Alex Liang
Mar 22nd, 2022
Why Ending the Justice Department’s “China Initiative” is Vital to U.S. Security
by Michael German and Alex Liang
Jan 3rd, 2022
Trump Admin Says It’s Open to Suggestions to Prevent Far-Right Violence. Here Are a Few.
by Michael German and Faiza Patel
Oct 31st, 2018
Warrantless Backdoor Searches are Not “Business as Usual”
by Elizabeth Goitein and Michael German
Dec 1st, 2017
Fighting Terrorism Without Dividing Us: Why Congress Must Look Beyond Countering Violent Extremism
by Michael German and Faiza Patel
Jul 27th, 2017
Standards for Opening an FBI Investigation So Low They Make the Statistic Meaningless
by Michael German and Emily Hockett
May 2nd, 2017
San Francisco Sets an Example of How to Resist Surveillance in Trump Era
by Michael German and Emily Hockett
Mar 27th, 2017
What Does it Mean to Designate the Muslim Brotherhood a Foreign Terrorist Organization?
by Michael German and Faiza Patel
Jan 26th, 2017