US think tank tracked thousands of Muslim Americans for 2 decades

The Middle East Forum, a right-wing US think tank, reportedly compiled over 4 million data points on thousands of Muslim Americans over two decades, raising privacy and civil liberties concerns. The report's methodology and scope are unverified, and the think tank's intent is disputed. This matters as it signals potential surveillance of minority communities by non-state actors, with implications for civil rights and domestic security policy.