Summary
Former President Donald Trump announced plans to label the antifa movement as a "major terrorist organization." However, legal experts point out that there is no legal framework to designate domestic groups as terrorist organizations in the United States.
Key Facts
- Trump announced intentions to classify antifa as a terrorist organization on September 17.
- Antifa is a loosely organized movement of left-wing activists, not a formal group.
- Legal experts state there is no legal process to designate domestic groups as terrorist organizations in the U.S.
- Antifa activists often oppose white supremacy and may use violence.
- The oldest antifa group is Rose City Antifa in Portland, Oregon.
- Multiple analyses indicate no terrorist attacks have been linked to antifa.
- The U.S. can only designate foreign groups as terrorist organizations.
