Overview of the U.S. Government's Terrorist Watchlisting Process and Procedures

The U.S. Government (USG) is committed to protecting the United States from terrorist threats and attacks while safeguarding the freedoms, privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties of U.S. persons and other individuals with rights under U.S. law. [In March 2025, the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) was renamed the Threat Screening Center to reflect an expanded mission.]