DETROIT — Anti-war groups, affirmative action organizations and animal rights activists have something in common with white supremacists.

They all have been labeled potential terrorists by federal and state law enforcement agencies, according to an FBI report released to the American Civil Liberties Union yesterday.

The report was prepared by a counterintelligence agent at the Detroit FBI office for a 2002 Domestic Terrorism Symposium hosted by the Michigan State Police. It summarizes information on possible "terrorist activities." Groups mentioned were considered potential terrorists.

The report mentions BAMN — The Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration & Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality by Any Means Necessary — a national civil rights and affirmative action organization. The report referred to a six-day civil rights conference the group held in Ann Arbor, but it acknowledged that the group's demonstrations were peaceful.

The anti-war group Direct Action and the East Lansing Animal Rights Movement are also listed in the report for taking part in a Lansing protest that targeted the FBI.

Others cited include the Michigan Militia and the Aryan World Church.

Linking BAMN with white supremacists or to terrorism is "absolutely outrageous," BAMN spokesman Luke Massey told The Detroit News. "The American people are going to be outraged that their government is spying on groups standing up for affirmative action and education," he said.

The report was obtained by the ACLU in response to a Freedom of Information lawsuit on behalf of nine organizations and individuals in Michigan. ACLU affiliates in 15 other states have filed similar requests.

Kary Moss, executive director of the Michigan ACLU, said the agencies involved could better spend their efforts and time investigating criminals.

"We think we can be both safe and free," Moss said. "Being safe doesn't mean we have to give up our right to engage in expressing our opinions, whatever they may be, as long as those opinions do not translate into illegal action."