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Democratic Lawmakers Demand Clarity on Domestic Terrorism Definition

2/27/2026

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More than a dozen Democratic lawmakers have demanded DHS clarify its definition of domestic terrorist.
The request follows DHS labeling Renée Good and Alex Pretti as domestic terrorists before their deaths.
The lawmakers' letter criticizes DHS for invasive surveillance technologies and for allegedly threatening people who record federal immigration operations.
Two women filed a lawsuit claiming DHS agents threatened to label them domestic terrorists for exercising their First Amendment rights.

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More than a dozen Democratic lawmakers have demanded DHS clarify its definition of domestic terrorist.
The request follows DHS labeling Renée Good and Alex Pretti as domestic terrorists before their deaths.
The lawmakers' letter criticizes DHS for invasive surveillance technologies and for allegedly threatening people who record federal immigration operations.
Two women filed a lawsuit claiming DHS agents threatened to label them domestic terrorists for exercising their First Amendment rights.