MI messed up back in the 1960s and 1970s. Congress noticed something amiss in the early 1970s. It was determined that the information DoD collected and shared with law enforcement agencies had produced a chilling effect on those who were legally working for political change. DoD imposed severe restrictions on future surveillance of U.S. Persons. DoD implements EO 12333 through DoD Directive 5240.1, and DoD 5240.1-R
Executive Order 12333
DoD Directive 5240.1
DoD Directive 5240.1-R