"Today's order claims that "Antifa is a militarist, anarchist enterprise that explicitly calls for the overthrow of the United States Government," with "coordinated efforts to obstruct enforcement of Federal laws through armed standoffs with law enforcement, organized riots, violent assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other law enforcement officers, and routine doxing of and other threats against political figures and activists.""
"The impact of the order is unclear, as experts have noted that "domestic terrorism" isn't recognized or sanctioned in the way foreign terror groups are. Additionally, "antifa" is an unstructured anti-fascist movement, as Trump-appointed FBI director Christopher Wray told Congress in 2020 that antifa was not an organization, but a "movement or ideology." Trump first said he would sign the order on Truth Social last week."
President Trump announced an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and directed federal departments and agencies to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle alleged Antifa operations, especially those involving terrorist actions. The order targets any person claiming to act on behalf of Antifa or providing material support. Experts note the practical impact is unclear because domestic terrorism lacks the same legal framework as foreign terrorist organizations, and Antifa functions as an unstructured movement rather than a formal organization. The order characterizes Antifa as militarist and anarchist and cites armed standoffs, organized riots, assaults on law enforcement, and doxing. The order aligns with Republican campaigns seeking restrictions on speech, donations, employers, tech companies, and late-night hosts.
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