"Amid peaceful demonstrations protected by the First Amendment, we have seen antigovernment extremists engaged in indefensible acts of violence designed to undermine public order," Barr wrote. "We have evidence that anti-government violent extremists — including those who support the 'Boogaloo,' those who self-identify as Antifa, and others— will pose continuing threats of lawlessness," he explained. "Some of these violent extremists, moreover, may be fortified by foreign entities seeking to sow chaos and disorder in our country. DEMOCRATIC REP. CALLS ANTIFA MEMBERS 'PEACEFUL PROTESTERS' DURING CNN INTERVIEW"I am today directing the creation of a task force devoted to countering violent anti-government extremists," he continued. The task force we create today will lead the way in this important law enforcement mission on behalf of the American people."

Source: Fox News June 27, 2020 02:15 UTC