""Freedom of speech is sacred in our country, and we will never impede upon that right," "My intention was to speak about threats of violence that individuals incite against others," "Under President Trump, the Department of Justice will be unabashed in our efforts to root out credible, violent threats. We will investigate organizations that pursue illegal activities, engage in political violence, violate our civil rights, and commit tax or nonprofit fraud.""
""bake-the-cake authoritarianism""
Freedom of speech was affirmed as sacred, while enforcement priorities were framed to target criminal groups and individuals who incite violence. The Department of Justice under the current administration was described as committed to rooting out credible violent threats and investigating organizations that pursue illegal activities, engage in political violence, violate civil rights, or commit tax or nonprofit fraud. A suggestion that DOJ might bring action after retail employees refused to print memorial posters for a slain activist drew scrutiny; the Civil Rights Division declined to proceed and the employee was fired. Critics labeled the suggestion 'bake-the-cake authoritarianism.' The slaying triggered a campaign to identify and sanction those who mocked or celebrated the death.
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