This bill seeks to designate the anti-fascist group Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and deem certain conduct by its members as domestic terrorism. Its primary purpose is to criminalize Antifa's activities and enable prosecution of its members under domestic terrorism laws. Key provisions include classifying unlawful conduct at Antifa demonstrations as domestic terrorism, officially labeling Antifa as a domestic terrorist group, and calling on the Department of Justice to prosecute Antifa members for domestic terrorism crimes. The bill implies significant legal consequences for Antifa members, subjecting them to enhanced criminal charges and penalties associated with terrorism offenses. The specific group affected is Antifa and its affiliated organizations.
This bill seeks to designate the anti-fascist group Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and deem certain conduct by its members as domestic terrorism. Its primary purpose is to criminalize Antifa's activities and enable prosecution of its members under domestic terrorism laws. Key provisions include classifying unlawful conduct at Antifa demonstrations as domestic terrorism, officially labeling Antifa as a domestic terrorist group, and calling on the Department of Justice to prosecute Antifa members for domestic terrorism crimes. The bill implies significant legal consequences for Antifa members, subjecting them to enhanced criminal charges and penalties associated with terrorism offenses. The specific group affected is Antifa and its affiliated organizations.