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LeftInTX

(34,013 posts)
26. Exactly.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 02:15 AM
Sep 2025

Last edited Thu Sep 18, 2025, 02:48 AM - Edit history (1)


But Antifa, short for anti-fascists, is not a structured group, but rather, a more nebulous social movement. And while it is illegal to provide “material support” to groups designated by the government as foreign terrorist organizations, there is not an analogous law for domestic groups.

The term Antifa is used to define a broad group of people whose political beliefs lean toward the left – often the far left – but do not conform with the Democratic Party platform, CNN previously reported. The group doesn’t have an official leader or headquarters, although groups in certain states hold regular meetings.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/politics/antifa-terrorist-designation-trump



Apparently, we can't officially designate domestic terrorist groups.

I'm going to bed. Thought they had a surveillance list, but it's hate groups and street gangs on FBI watch list.



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no such thing...unless he says you're in it of course. the feuhrer has spoken nt msongs Sep 2025 #1
Well, I guess, there goes WhiteTara Sep 2025 #2
Did the MFer define Antifa or is that left to prosecutors? Think poster above is right, membership is zip. Silent Type Sep 2025 #3
They're a real thing, but they are pretty much insignificant or least not worth FBI resources. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #28
Where do I send my donation to Antifa?? lastlib Sep 2025 #4
The same place that sends you your George Soros check Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2025 #22
I'm still waiting for my $5000 Doge check RazorbackExpat Sep 2025 #32
If you go online there is no antifa website kimbutgar Sep 2025 #5
He just criminalized my late father. BidenRocks Sep 2025 #6
21st Century Don Quixote tonekat Sep 2025 #7
They aren't even an organization IronLionZion Sep 2025 #8
I found them! lastlib Sep 2025 #9
Tell me you're Fascists without saying ... dweller Sep 2025 #10
He's throwing crap against the wall Keepthesoulalive Sep 2025 #11
Trump is also calling for the arrest of Santa Claus SomedayKindaLove Sep 2025 #12
Strongly disagree. mahina Sep 2025 #27
Tooth Fairy is looking super suspicious IronLionZion Sep 2025 #37
Breaking news: FiveFifteen Sep 2025 #13
There is no "antifa" - how can it be a terrorist organization? FakeNoose Sep 2025 #14
Hopefully angrychair Sep 2025 #15
Trump's fascist ass is terrified of antifascists! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Sep 2025 #16
I guess all three of those kids should be worried. johnnyplankton Sep 2025 #17
Obviously, Trump doesn't like anti-fascists because he is pro-fascist n/t AntiFascist Sep 2025 #18
Ah! The "major terrorist organization" that doesn't even exist! Wiz Imp Sep 2025 #19
There is no organization named Antifa LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2025 #50
ummmmm moonshinegnomie Sep 2025 #20
Exactly. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #26
On the other hand, the biggest anti-fascist organization ever was the US military in WW II Wiz Imp Sep 2025 #21
Antifa is anti-military. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #25
This has absolutely nothing to do with my comment. Wiz Imp Sep 2025 #56
Several of my uncles fought fascism in WWII, if they were alive they would be designated terrorists by the worst ImNotGod Sep 2025 #23
Antifa is a real thing, but they have shrunk in size since 2020. I think most of moved on to other things LeftInTX Sep 2025 #24
It's notable how little there is about "Antifa" activity after January 2021 muriel_volestrangler Sep 2025 #33
Yes, I noticed! LeftInTX Sep 2025 #34
So, the far right is saying Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club and Armed Queers Salt Lake City are LeftInTX Sep 2025 #43
And Goldstein? usonian Sep 2025 #29
Real Life Pictures of ANTIFA. aka anti fascists... June 6th, 1944 and today. Botany Sep 2025 #30
The replies to Nance are so fucking stupid - "they have merch, of course they exist!" muriel_volestrangler Sep 2025 #31
aka any protests or marches against the orange asshole will be labeled Antifa. Javaman Sep 2025 #35
Thought control. That is the game. twodogsbarking Sep 2025 #36
OK, Donny. You can send an official letter of notification to their headquarters at tanyev Sep 2025 #38
I am declaring the Obsidian Order, a terrorist organization, Miguelito Loveless Sep 2025 #39
Again, like all the times before, the REAL terrorist's group calling other groups bluestarone Sep 2025 #40
Trump's full of shit, as usual. oasis Sep 2025 #41
Good luck finding the hideouts and the membership rolls. Aristus Sep 2025 #42
Oh, I think that Trump already has an idea of where this "domestic terrorist organization" is. LudwigPastorius Sep 2025 #57
So Cal Atifa was successfully busted last year, everyone convicted somsai Sep 2025 #44
What do you mean by "busted"? Being anti-fascist is not something you can be "busted" for muriel_volestrangler Sep 2025 #45
physically threatening the judge and prosecutor is a big no no somsai Sep 2025 #46
Yes, I googled. All I found was a judge being nice to Proud Boys about a fight with some Antifa. muriel_volestrangler Sep 2025 #49
Eight Antifa Defendants Sentenced in Pacific Beach Assault Case LeftInTX Sep 2025 #47
The MaddowBlog-The unsettling consequence of Trump designating antifa as a 'major terrorist organization' LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2025 #48
will he go after the IWW next? DBoon Sep 2025 #51
This is to establish a predicate for... Wuddles440 Sep 2025 #52
Psst. Hey Trump, Antifa is based om the dakside of the Moon. GreenWave Sep 2025 #53
I am certain Hitler also despised the RAF UpInArms Sep 2025 #54
All of us should put a little sticker on our door. Captain Zero Sep 2025 #55
If you are anti-AntiFa, then you are a fascist LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2025 #58
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