Nihilistic Violent Extremism

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Collection: Just Security’s Counterextremism Initiative

Introducing Just Security's new Collection on the evolving threats of violent extremism and terrorism.
The Department of Justice

How a Broadly Defined Counterterrorism Statute Could Be Abused

18 U.S.C. § 2339A doesn’t require proof of group membership or terrorist intent, and the policy framework around it outweighs any single verdict.
The logo of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seen at the Los Angeles Federal Building in May 2025. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

How the DOJ is Prosecuting Nihilistic Violent Extremism as Domestic Terrorism

The DOJ has charged an alleged nihilistic violent extremist with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists for the first time.
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