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FBI and IRS Target Nonprofits Linked to Domestic Terrorism

3/21/2026

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The FBI and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are launching an initiative to probe nonprofits suspected of ties to domestic terrorism, including those linked to Antifa.
The move follows Attorney General Pam Bondi's memo urging scrutiny of groups with extreme viewpoints.
Critics say the scope could target dissent and political opposition.
Rights groups warn the approach mirrors regimes that suppress criticism, fueling fears of a crackdown on civil society.

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The FBI and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are launching an initiative to probe nonprofits suspected of ties to domestic terrorism, including those linked to Antifa.
The move follows Attorney General Pam Bondi's memo urging scrutiny of groups with extreme viewpoints.
Critics say the scope could target dissent and political opposition.
Rights groups warn the approach mirrors regimes that suppress criticism, fueling fears of a crackdown on civil society.