Some Arab and Muslim-Americans state that the new Justice Department guidelines boost the FBI’s power to investigate suspected terrorists and are likely to target innocent people. The revised guidelines that are going into effect today will allow agents to use undercover sources to gather information, interview people without identifying themselves and spy on suspects without evidence of wrongdoing.

Critics say the rules will allow for abuses, including more racial and religious profiling. Federal officials also mention that the current rules have been functioning since 1970s and have limited their ability to investigate people in national security cases. FBI agents have met up with the community leaders and have assured then that they will not be targeted, according to officials.