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Domestic Terrorism

Last Updated: | Press Releases

DHS Issues New National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin, August 13, 2021

On August 13, 2021 the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, issued a new National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the heightened threat environment across the United States.

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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Fourth Anniversary of the Events at Charlottesville, Virginia

On the 4th anniversary of the events at Charlottesville, Virginia, we remember Heather Heyer and all those who were victims of the senseless violence that occurred on that tragic day.

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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas and Homeland Security Advisor Sherwood-Randall’s Roundtable with Officials and Community Leaders Two Years After the El Paso Massacre

Yesterday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Homeland Security Advisor Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall met with community leaders for a discussion in remembrance of the second anniversary of the El Paso massacre.

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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism

With today’s release of the first-ever National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism, President Biden is demonstrating his steadfast commitment to addressing the most significant and persistent terrorism-related threat to the homeland today. In furtherance of the National Strategy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will remain focused on addressing violence, while at the same time protecting privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

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Strategic Intelligence Assessment and Data on Domestic Terrorism

As required by the National Defense Authorization Act, the Department of Homeland Security and FBI, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, have produced this strategic intelligence assessment on domestic terrorism, which includes a discussion of activities, certain data on domestic terrorism matters, and recommendations.

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Oral Testimony of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas before the Senate Appropriations Committee

On May 12, Secretary Mayorkas appeared before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee to testify in a hearing titled, "Domestic Violent Extremism in America." His delivered remarks are below:

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A Message from Secretary Mayorkas on Preventing Domestic Violent Extremism within DHS

Secretary Mayorkas announced to DHS staff a new effort to prevent domestic violent extremism.

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Secretary Mayorkas Announces Domestic Violent Extremism Review at DHS

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced an internal review to address the threat of domestic violent extremism within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  Secretary Mayorkas has made identifying, addressing, and preventing domestic violent extremism across our country a top priority. 

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DHS Makes $20 Million in Funding Available for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grants

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is making $20 million available through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program to help communities across our country develop innovative capabilities to combat terrorism and targeted violence.

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ODNI, DOJ, and DHS Release Unclassified Summary of Assessment on Domestic Violent Extremism

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released an unclassified summary of the joint comprehensive threat assessment on domestic violent extremism.