The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is under fire, with accusations that it urged financial institutions to scrutinize customer transactions based on political and religious expression. This guidance reportedly included terms associated with political affiliations and religious beliefs. The Biden Administration’s alleged labeling of the U.S. Supreme Court as “extremist” following the Roe v. Wade overturning has also been criticized, with concerns that this could stigmatize those with pro-life views as “extreme.” Additionally, there are criticisms of FinCEN documents advising banks on how to detect gun and gun-related purchases by “potential active shooters,” a term deemed problematic as it labels individuals based on uncommitted crimes.
Do you believe that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) should scrutinize transactions based on political and religious expression?