How Americans Are Surveilled During Protests

Uncanny Valley | WIRED

• Episode: How Americans Are Surveilled During Protests
• Website: Uncanny Valley | WIRED
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• Duration: 00:29:44
• Published: 2025-04-17 11:00

There have been a number of protests in the past few months pushing back against President Trump’s most recent policy changes, and we're likely to see more. Today on the show, WIRED’s Senior Editor of Security and Investigations, Andrew Couts, talks us through the technology being used by law enforcement to surveil protests, how surveillance tech has evolved over the years, and what it means for anyone taking to the streets or posting to social media to voice their concerns. Plus, we share WIRED tips on how to stay safe, should you choose to protest.

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