"Enemy of the State" can refer to various concepts in law and popular culture. In legal terms, it describes a person or entity that is considered a threat to the state, often associated with treason or acts against national security. This designation can lead to severe consequences, including prosecution or imprisonment. In popular culture, "Enemy of the State" is a 1998 film starring Will Smith and Gene Hackman, which revolves around a lawyer who becomes a target of government surveillance after inadvertently receiving evidence of a crime. The film explores themes of privacy, government power, and the impact of technology on personal freedom.