Federal agency warns of radicals on right - Washington Times
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- Mydomesticchurch on 2009-04-15 - Tags current , events , politics , areyousorryyet?
- Jaredstein on 2009-04-15 - Tags politics , DHS , usa , facism
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The Department of Homeland Security is warning law enforcement officials about a rise in "rightwing extremist activity," saying the economic recession, the election of America's first black president and the return of a few disgruntled war veterans could swell the ranks of white-power militias.
A footnote attached to the report by the Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis defines "rightwing extremism in the United States" as including not just racist or hate groups, but also groups that reject federal authority in favor of state or local authority.
"It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single-issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration," the warning says.
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It says the federal government "will be working with its state and local partners over the next several months" to gather information on "rightwing extremist activity in the United States."
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