Main Core
Main Core is a topic that has captured the attention and interest of many people today. With a history rich in detail and a significant impact on society, the Main Core has proven to be a source of debate and reflection for many. Over the years, Main Core has evolved and adapted to changing circumstances, making it a relevant topic today. In this article, we will explore the different facets and perspectives of Main Core, as well as its influence on various aspects of daily life.
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Main Core is an American government database containing information on those believed to be threats to national security.[1]
History
The existence of the database was first asserted in May 2008 by Christopher Ketcham[2] and again in July 2008 by Tim Shorrock.[3]
Description
The Main Core data comes from the NSA, FBI, CIA, and other agencies,[1] and is collected and stored without warrants or court orders.[1] The database's name derives from the fact that it contains copies of the essence of each item (i.e. it contains the main core of each item) of intelligence information on Americans having been produced by the FBI and other agencies of the U.S. intelligence community.[1]
As of 2008, there are eight million Americans listed in the database as possible threats, often for trivial reasons, whom the government may choose to track, question, or detain in a time of crisis.[4][5]
See also
- Disposition Matrix
- Rex 84
- FBI Index
- Investigative Data Warehouse
- National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive
- NSA warrantless surveillance controversy
- PRISM (surveillance program)
References
- ^ a b c d Shorrock, Tim (July 23, 2008). "Exposing Bush's historic abuse of power". Salon.com. Retrieved 2010-12-19.
- ^ Satyam Khanna, "Govt. May Have Massive Surveillance Program for Use in 'National Emergency,' 8 Million 'Potential Suspects'" Archived 2016-04-10 at the Wayback Machine, Think Progress blog, May 20, 2008.
- ^ Goodman, Amy (July 25, 2008). "Main Core: New Evidence Reveals Top Secret". Democracy Now. Retrieved 2010-12-19.
- ^ Christopher Ketcham, "The Last Roundup". Archived from the original on August 31, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link), RADAR Online, 15 May 2008 - ^ "Govt. May Have Massive Surveillance Program For Use In 'National Emergency,' 8 Million 'Potential Suspects'". 2008-05-20. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
External links
- Radar article by Christopher Ketcham, May/June 2008
- NSA's Domestic Spying Grows As Agency Sweeps Up Data by Siobhan Gorman, Updated March 10, 2008 12:01 a.m. ET