"The file of Washington area activist Nadine Bloch lists her primary "crime" as "terrorism-animal rights," apparently for taking part in a conference, "Taking Action for Animals," held in July 2005 at the Renaissance hotel in the District. The event, sponsored by animal rights groups, included a protest against animal testing by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Bloch, who trains activists in nonviolent protest techniques, said that although she is devoted to many causes, animal rights is not one of them. She said she did not attend either event."