Attorney General Pam Bondi has acknowledged the existence of a secret list of domestic terrorist organizations, confirming that “antifa is part of that.” This database, compiled under President Trump’s National Security Presidential Memorandum 7, targets groups espousing ideologies defined as anti-American, anti-capitalism, anti-Christianity, antifascism, and radical gender ideologies. Despite repeated requests, the Justice Department has refused to provide details about the list or confirm whether individuals on it could face extrajudicial actions. This revelation has raised concerns among lawmakers about the potential for the government to weaponize national security designations against those who disagree with the administration.
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The Trump administration’s use of lethal force against alleged members of “designated terrorist organizations” in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean raises concerns about expanding executive power. The administration’s refusal to clarify if similar actions could occur within the U.S., particularly against groups designated as “domestic terrorist organizations” under NSPM-7, fuels fears of extrajudicial killings. Experts and lawmakers warn that the broad application of this term lacks legal basis and could be used to suppress dissent. Critics highlight the dangers of labeling actions such as drug trafficking as armed conflict to justify lethal actions.
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Senator Elissa Slotkin revealed the Trump administration is compiling secret lists of domestic terrorist groups, raising concerns about the scope of National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7). This directive, which broadens the definition of domestic terrorism, could lead to an expanded FBI watchlist. Slotkin, a former CIA analyst, expressed alarm that the administration is not being transparent about these lists, drawing criticism from other lawmakers. The creation of these lists, alongside the administration’s refusal to share information with Congress, has sparked warnings from experts and is seen by some as a greater infringement on freedoms than the Patriot Act.
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