Topic: Domestic Violent Extremism

The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) releases new classifications for Domestic Violent Extremists (DVEs), including categories for racially motivated (RMVE), militia-based (MVE), and anti-government extremists. The report suggests these groups pose the most lethal threat to the U.S. interior. Critics argue these broad definitions are designed to increase surveillance budgets and target political dissidents.

The Department of Homeland Security issued a National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin regarding "domestic violent extremists" motivated by COVID-19 restrictions and election results. In a related legal action, an individual was arrested for posting a 2016 meme that falsely instructed Hillary Clinton supporters to vote via text message. The arrest is being treated as a case of criminal voter suppression.