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Dedicated Offices and Training to Combat Domestic Terrorism and Extremist Infiltration.

This law authorizes specialized units within the FBI, DOJ, and DHS to monitor, analyze, and prosecute domestic terrorism, focusing resources on the most significant threats. It mandates regular public reports on these threats, particularly those posed by White supremacists, and requires new training for law enforcement to prevent extremist infiltration. The goal is to enhance national security while explicitly protecting citizens' civil rights and liberties.
Key points
Creation of dedicated Domestic Terrorism Offices within DHS, DOJ, and FBI, authorized for a 10-year period, to improve investigation and prosecution efforts.
Requirement for biannual public reports assessing domestic terrorism threats, specifically focusing on White supremacist and neo-Nazi activity and infiltration of law enforcement.
Mandatory anti-bias training for staff in the new offices and updated training for local police on detecting and investigating domestic extremism.
Establishment of an interagency task force to analyze and combat extremist infiltration within federal law enforcement and the uniformed services.
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Print number: 118_S_1591
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-05-15