The Government Response To Domestic Terrorism

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"WASHINGTON—Following the continued rise in horrific incidents of domestic terrorism and hate crimes targeting religious and ethnic minorities and communities of color, as well as the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reintroduced legislation to address the growing domestic terrorism threat. The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2021 would enhance the federal government’s efforts to prevent domestic terrorism by establishing offices dedicated to combating this threat; requiring federal law enforcement agencies to regularly assess this threat; and providing training and resources to assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement in addressing it. Durbin has introduced this legislation every Congress since 2017. U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) introduced the House companion legislation in January.

“We must recognize that threats to our homeland aren’t just coming from across the ocean; they’re also coming from across the street,” Durbin said. “As I have said on many occasions, I condemn all violence, regardless of ideology. But we need to be abundantly clear that white supremacists and other far-right extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing the United States today. This threat must be confronted with the full force of the federal government, which includes finally passing my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act.”"

US Senate

"“Violent extremism in America has been increasing in reach and intensity for years, and the attempted insurrection on January 6th demonstrated that federal agencies have failed to fully identify and effectively interdict potential threats of domestic terrorism," he said. [Rep. Brad Schneider of Illinois] "We cannot afford to simply remain complacent. "

Politico Story

Democrats want to do something.

Do Republicans wish to address the issue?

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From the OP link:

"...legislation that would mandate DHS’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis set up a unit focused on domestic terror. The office had a unit focused on that threat years ago, but it was disbanded during the Trump administration. "