Category: violent extremism

Padding Violent Extremism Numbers Meaningless, Harmful, Experts Say

July 31, 2022
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Recent allegations by FBI whistleblowers that the bureau is pushing agents to inflate the numbers of violent extremism cases indicate political motivation, according to several experts. While merely labeling a case as violent extremism doesn’t mean the case is handled differently, it can mislead the public and even render the label itself meaningless. The allegation…

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Experts Say Allegation FBI is Inflating ‘Domestic Violent Extremism’ Numbers Looks Political

July 31, 2022
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Recent allegations by FBI whistleblowers that the bureau is pushing agents to inflate the numbers of violent extremism cases indicate political motivation, according to several experts. While merely labeling a case as violent extremism doesn’t mean the case is handled differently, it can mislead the public and even render the label itself meaningless. The allegation…

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DHS Terror Bulletin Warns of ‘Heightened Threat Environment’ in Lead-Up to Midterms

June 7, 2022
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory notice on June 7 amid what the agency calls a “heightened threat environment” that it says will become “more dynamic” heading into the midterm elections. “In the coming months, we expect the threat environment to become more dynamic as several high-profile events could…

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