“Although these extremists profess a variety of ideologies, they are united in their opposition to the core constitutional values of a democratic society governed by law. “Some of these violent extremists, moreover, may be fortified by foreign entities seeking to sow chaos and disorder in our country,” Barr wrote, though he offered no specifics. Barr wrote that it would develop information about “extremist individuals, networks, and movements” and share that data with local law enforcement. The group will also provide training and resources to local authorities to help prosecute anti-government extremists, Barr wrote. ADADAdhering to a radical ideology, right or left, is not a crime, and the task force might face legal limitations in what it can investigate.

Source: Washington Post June 26, 2020 21:15 UTC