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TERRORISM AND NON-STATE VIOLENCE
UNITED STATES

According to the Congressional Research Service, published on January 13th, 2021, only seven days following the Attack on the U.S. Capitol, the acts demonstrated against Congress on January 6th, 2021 align with the FBI's Domestic Terrorism Definition. In addition, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, in late 2012, had already correlated Hate Crimes and the Threat of Domestic Extremism as Domestic Terrorism. Below, you will find articles, videos, and events that will help you understand the various facets of Domestic Terrorism in the United States through non-state organizations.

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LEARNING RESOURCES

Extremist Groups

U.S. Capitol Attack

Gangs: Non-State Violence in the United States

Entertainment Recommendations

The Hate Crime Map (only a clip above) is located on the Khalifa Ihler Institute website, and it is a visual representation of data incoming from Open Source Intelligence experts. Since it is a living document, press on the map and it will take you to the live version.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Background

Extremism and Domestic Terrorism

What is "domestic terrorism" and what can the law do about it?Many in the public do not understanding that domestic terrorism is a definition and not a federal crime that can be prosecuted

2020 Homeland Threat Assessment

The Public Should Be Warned When a Rampage Is UnderwayThe spree of murders at several Atlanta-area spas demonstrates the unique threat posed by rampaging assailants. A new system that alerts the public during such attacks could help save lives.

Hate Crimes

Domestic Terrorism & Hate CrimesWe urge the Justice Department to increase efforts to investigate and prosecute far-right violence and hate crimes. The FBI should collect and publish comprehensive data.

Why is it so hard for America to designate domestic terrorism and hate crimes?Rashawn argues that if we want to truly reach our democratic ideals, all forms of racism must processed as the destructive hate crimes and domestic terror they have always been

Terrorism v hate crime: How US courts decideAfter the murder of nine black Americans at a church in Charleston, South Carolina by a white man, advocates and commentators are calling for Dylann Roof to be described as a terrorist.

Extremist Groups

Although this TED talk focuses on the international setting, the psychology and logic are the same for domestic violent extremist groups.

National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin - May 14, 2021

Part of this bulletin covers Violent Extremist Groups. It's a great read to understand the current National Terrorism domestic threats.

The Military, Police, and the Rise of Terrorism in the United States

Countering Violent Extremism: Three Moves Biden Should Make NowThe United States should implement a broad-based strategy to counter the growing threat of violent extremism at home and abroad. Here are three items the Biden administration can focus on.

U.S. Capitol Attack

Officers label Jan. 6 rioters 'terrorists' in select committee hearing

Why a Commission Should Investigate the U.S. Capitol Attack

Officers Give Harrowing Testimony On Their Experience Defending The Capitol On Jan. 6

Gangs: Non-State Violence in the United States

Gangs vs. Extremists: Solutions for Gangs May Not Work Against Extremism

What Can Bees Teach Us About Gang Warfare? In Los Angeles, an anthropologist is using equations to teach police about how street gangs operate

MS-13’s Highest-Ranking Leaders Charged with Terrorism Offenses in the United States

Entertainment Recommendations

In this section you will find a variety of TV Shows, Movies, Books, and Podcasts related to Domestic Terrorism.

American ZealotsIn an unsettling time in American history, the outbreak of right-wing violence is among the most disturbing developments. In recent years...

HatelandA chilling overview of the current threat from domestic terrorism by a former Department of Homeland Security analystAmerica is a land in...

A Typology of Domestic ViolenceDomestic violence, a serious and far-reaching social problem, has generated two key debates among researchers. The first debate is about ...

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