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The Consequences of Designating Antifa as a Terrorist Organization

RAND senior policy researcher Heather J. Williams describes the major strategic changes that could occur if Antifa were designated as a terrorist organization, and notes that it is uncertain whether these changes better serve national security.

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The Dangers of Designating Antifa as a Terrorist Organization Now
Jun 22, 2020
Heather J. Williams

The notion of designating Antifa as a terrorist organization may be intended to be a discrete act. But the precedent it would set could bring major strategic changes to how the United States uses counterterrorism laws, with uncertainties about whether those changes better serve national security.
One Year After Tree of Life, We Still Aren't Talking Enough About Violent White Supremacy
Oct 27, 2019
Colin P. Clarke

In the year since a gunman killed 11 worshippers in a Pittsburgh synagogue, the conversation about white supremacy has grown louder. But the United States still has a long way to go in dealing with this threat.
How Do We Prevent the Next Homegrown Terrorist?
May 3, 2019

What is the right terrorism prevention strategy for the federal government? Brian Jackson discusses the nature of the homeland terrorist threat, past and current terrorism prevention policies, and gives recommendations for policymakers.