New York Governor Kathy Hochul Announces ‘Surveillance Efforts’ to Monitor ‘Hate Speech’ on Social Media — Administration to Contact Users (VIDEO)
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In an attempt to address the escalating incidents of hate crimes and harassment, New York Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul has announced an intensification of surveillance efforts on Americans targeting hate speech on social media.
Governor Hochul’s administration is directing an additional $2.5 million to the New York State Police for expanding the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force’s (JTFF) reach, particularly in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester. This move aims to bolster the State Police’s presence across all investigative groups and areas of the JTTF.
The governor’s initiative, which follows a series of Hamas terror attacks and subsequent rise in Anti-semitic and alleged ‘Islamophobic’ incidents, includes a significant financial boost. Hochul announced a total of $75 million in funding,
