TARGETING AMERICANS BASED ON RELIGION: Documents Reveal FBI Sought to Develop Sources in Local Catholic Churches. “Today, Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) revealed that the FBI relied on information derived from at least one undercover employee and sought to use local religious organizations as ‘new avenues for tripwire and source development.’ This proposed outreach plan included contacting so-called ‘mainline Catholic parishes’ and the local ‘diocesan leadership.’ The documents reveal that the FBI also expressed an interest in ‘leverag[ing] existing sources and/or initiat[ing] Type 5 Assessments to develop new sources with the placement and access’ to report on suspicious activity. In light of this information and the serious consequences for the free exercise of Americans’ First Amendment rights, Chairman Jordan issued a subpoena today to FBI Director Wray for all documents related to the FBI’s actions.”