“DoD Directive 5240.01: A Stealth Expansion of Military Powers”

“this directive grants increased authority to military intelligence to conduct domestic intelligence operations, broadening the scope of who can be involved and under what conditions.”

“The expansion of intelligence powers without clearly defined boundaries blurs the lines between military and civilian law enforcement.”

“By expanding military powers in domestic law enforcement, this directive raises several concerns:

1. Expanded Surveillance: The directive allows military intelligence agencies to collect vast amounts of data on U.S. citizens without traditional law enforcement checks and balances. This creates a significant risk of unwarranted surveillance and overreach in areas that should be under civilian law enforcement.

2. Autonomous Weapon Systems: The possibility of deploying autonomous drones or AI-driven systems in domestic contexts without clear ethical or legal oversight is a troubling development. These systems can operate independently of human control, raising profound concerns about the potential for errors, abuses, or unintended consequences.”