Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism: Racial, Ethnic and Political Threats

The persistent and concerning threat posed by domestic terrorists and violent extremists continues to impact communities across the country. Violent extremists from all segments of the ideological spectrum are increasingly targeting the military, law enforcement, and government personnel. White supremacist violence, anti-government violence, anti-Semitic and other faith-based violence, and violence targeting communities of color continues to be on the rise. Communities across the country live in fear that they could be attacked or murdered on the street, in their place of worship, or while going about their daily lives, just because of who they are. This book discusses how to better define this threat and its roots, how it spreads, the impact it has on communities, and what more the federal government should do to address domestic terrorism, while respecting Americans' civil rights and civil liberties.