Fusion centers accused of undermining civil rights

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This week marks two years since the Jan. 6 attack. One of the groups raising alarms in advance was the so-called fusion centers, a national network of state and locally-run intelligence hubs created to gather and disseminate information across multiple jurisdictions. The centers are coming under increased criticism for undermining the civil rights of some Americans. William Brangham reports.

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