Nelson Memo | Vibepedia
The Nelson Memo is a significant document in the history of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), outlining the agency's approach to investigating and p
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The Nelson Memo is a significant document in the history of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), outlining the agency's approach to investigating and prosecuting domestic terrorism. Written by FBI Director Clarence Kelley's assistant, Edward S. Miller, but named after the agent who brought it to public attention, the memo has been the subject of much debate and controversy. The memo's contents and implications have been discussed by experts such as Noam Chomsky and studied by organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).