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Designated Antifa as domestic terrorist organization via National Security Memorandum

September 25, 2025

3
Level

Multiple Guardrails

Founders' Principles Violated

J
Jefferson

Government actions that restrict liberty and public access to information.
A
Adams

Judicial independence and due process undermined.
M
Madison

Checks & balances bypassed. Executive action without Congressional authority.

Guardrails Violated

First Amendment

First Amendment press freedom guarantees violated.
Due Process

Due process protections and procedural requirements bypassed.
Separation of Powers

Separation of powers and constitutional balance between branches violated.

Trigger

President Trump announced National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7) on September 25, 2025, titled 'Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence,' designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.

Action Taken

Announced National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7) on September 25, 2025, titled 'Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence,' designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. The designation was made without proper legal basis or due process. Critics argued the designation violated First Amendment rights and could be used to target political opponents. The designation raised concerns about targeting of protest movements and political dissent. Multiple lawsuits filed challenging the designation.

In His Own Words

"Antifa is a domestic terrorist organization."

"We will prosecute Antifa members to the full extent of the law."

"Antifa is a threat to our democracy."

What's Wrong

Designation of Antifa as domestic terrorist organization without proper legal basis or due process. Antifa is not a formal organization but a loose movement. The designation was made without proper legal process. Critics argued the designation violated First Amendment rights and could be used to target political opponents.

Impact

Constitutional: Designation violates First Amendment rights and could target political dissent. Legal: Multiple lawsuits filed challenging the designation. Operational: Designation could be used to target protest movements and political opponents. Political: Designation raises concerns about targeting of political dissent.

Sources & Full Details

Primary Sources

Background

President Trump announced National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7) on September 25, 2025, designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. The designation was made without proper legal basis. Critics argued the designation violated First Amendment rights and could be used to target political opponents. Multiple lawsuits were filed challenging the designation.

Why Level 3?

Multiple guardrails bypassed: First Amendment, due process, separation of powers. Designation of political movement as terrorist organization without proper legal basis. Measurable harm to First Amendment rights and political dissent.