FBI Labels Anti-Fascists and Anti-Racists as Violent Extremists - UNICORN RIOT
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A recently released document from the FBI indicates anti-fascists are as violent as those who would overthrow the U.S. government

A recently released Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document titled “Domestic Terrorism Symbols Guide”* links common protest symbols to “terrorism” — another marker in a common theme of conflating militant protest for social justice with deadly terrorist violence within the United States. Groups like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Brennan Center have raised warnings about such documents, citing inadequate protections for people’s constitutional rights.

    • FireTower@lemmy.world
      82·
      11 months ago

      The use or sharing of these symbols or phrases alone should not independently be considered evidence of AVE presence or affiliation or serve as an indicator of illegal activity.

      -FBI, in the document referenced.

      • prole@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        103·
        11 months ago

        Yes, I read what the FBI said. But there have been a million reasons not to 100% trust law enforcement. I’ll take what they say with a grain of salt.