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- DictionaryDo·mes·tic ter·ror·ism
noun
- 1. the committing of terrorist acts in the perpetrator's own country against their fellow citizens: "domestic terrorism plagued the country during a time of high political tensions"
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Aug 10, 2019 · The FBI defines domestic terrorism as acts "perpetrated by individuals and/or groups inspired by or associated with primarily U.S.-based movements that espouse extremist ideologies of a...
Definitions. Domestic Terrorism for the FBI’s purposes is referenced in U.S. Code at 18 U.S.C. 2331(5), and is defined as activities: Involving acts dangerous to human life that...
Jun 15, 2021 · Under Federal law, “ domestic terrorism ” is defined as “activities that involve acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any...
May 16, 2023 · Domestic terrorism involves violence against the civilian population or infrastructure of a nation—often but not always by citizens of that nation and often with the intent to intimidate, coerce, or influence national policy.
In the United States, domestic terrorism is defined as terrorist acts that were carried out within the United States by U.S. citizens and/or U.S. permanent residents. As of 2021, the United States government considers white supremacists to be the top domestic terrorism threat.
Introduction. Domestic terrorism is not a new threat in the United States. It has, over centuries, taken many American lives and spilled much American blood – especially in communities...
(5) the term “domestic terrorism” means activities that— (A) involve acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State;
