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US Designates Antifa Groups as Terrorists, Sparks Controversy

11/22/2025

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The U.S. State Department designated four international "Antifa groups" as foreign terrorist organizations.
This follows National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 by President Donald Trump, which defines left-wing political violence and directs enforcement to target a wide range of beliefs.
Critics warn NSPM-7 could chill dissent by labeling peaceful protest as terrorism and threaten civil liberties.

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The U.S. State Department designated four international "Antifa groups" as foreign terrorist organizations.
This follows National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 by President Donald Trump, which defines left-wing political violence and directs enforcement to target a wide range of beliefs.
Critics warn NSPM-7 could chill dissent by labeling peaceful protest as terrorism and threaten civil liberties.