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Manchester attack highlights differences and similarities between threat landscapes in Europe and the U.S.

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Scene outside the Manchester Arena following the terrorist attack on May 22, 2017
May 26, 2017 The horrific attack at the Manchester Arena on Monday, May 22, which claimed the lives of 22 people, is a stark reminder of the ongoing global terrorist threat. As evidenced by attacks in Paris, Brussels and Manchester, anti-terror efforts in Europe face considerable challenges. While American terrorism analysts will undoubtedly learn valuable lessons from the ongoing Manchester investigation, it is important to note that the threat landscapes in Europe and the United States…
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ADL Statement Following President Trump’s Israel Trip

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Says Remarks on Jewish Connection to Israel Serve as Important Rebuke Against Anti-Israel Forces New York, NY, May 23, 2017 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today commended President Donald Trump on a successful visit to Israel and his commitment to working for a secure Israel at peace with its neighbors. Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO, issued the following statement: We commend the president for choosing to visit Israel on his first international trip and his affirmation…
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Wisconsin Sheriff David Clarke, Jr., Reported Headed to DHS, Has Ties to Extremist Groups

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May 18, 2017 News reports this week indicate that Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, Jr., may be named an Assistant Secretary in the Department of Homeland Security.    Clarke, known for highly critical and controversial comments on subjects ranging from Barack Obama to Black Lives Matter (he has, for example, referred to Black Lives Matter as “black slime”), was a vocal supporter of Trump during the presidential election. The appointment of Clarke to a senior…
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Suspect In Montana Deputy Killing Had Previous Violent Encounter With Law Enforcement

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May 17, 2017 An anti-government extremist and his son are two suspects in the fatal shooting of a western Montana sheriff’s deputy on May 16. In an eerie parallel, 17 years earlier, the same extremist and another of his sons were involved in a similar—though not deadly—incident along the California-Nevada border. For reasons that are yet unclear, Broadwater County Sheriff’s Deputy Mason Moore was pursuing or had stopped a vehicle with two occupants when…
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Mexican Foreign Secretary Assures ADL His Government Will Redouble Efforts to Reduce Prejudice and Defend Immigrant Rights

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New York, NY, May 16, 2017 … In a meeting with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Mexico’s foreign secretary emphasized his commitment to working for the protection of the rights and dignity of the Mexican community in the United States and pledged to redouble his government’s efforts to fight discrimination and prejudice. Secretary of Foreign Affairs Luis Videgaray Caso met on May 11 with Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director, in Mexico City, where he and…
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ADL: Reports of Syrian Regime Using Crematoria Invokes the Worst Nightmares of Nazi Atrocities

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New York, NY, May 16, 2017 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today expressed shock and outrage over reports that the Syrian regime is using crematoria to burn bodies of those executed in a Syrian prison. ADL said the revelations “invoke the worst nightmares of Nazi atrocities against the Jewish people” and called on the international community - especially Russia - to act to stop the Syrian regime’s brutality. According to the State Department, declassified…
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New ISIS and Al-Qaeda propaganda prioritize the US and Jews as targets

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May 15, 2017 During the first two weeks of May, both ISIS and Al-Qaeda (AQ) called on their followers abroad -- and in the US specifically -- to carry out lone wolf attacks. In one of the propaganda videos, Hamza bin Laden, the son of AQ founder Osama bin Laden, urged extremists to attack “Jewish interests everywhere.” As an increasing number of potential terrorists draw inspiration from both organizations (detailed in ADL’s 2016 report), the confluence of these calls to…
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Spring Events Reveal White Supremacist Intentions and Tactics

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May 12, 2017 White supremacists pose together in Pikeville, Kentucky. Updated: May 15, 2017 Over the weekend of May 13, white supremacists groups united publicly for the fourth time in four weeks. This time several dozen white supremacists gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia, to protest the city council’s decision to remove Confederate monuments from local parks. Speakers for the event included Richard Spencer, Nathan Damigo, Mike “Enoch” Peinovich, and Sam…
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ADL Honors Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson for His Dedication to the Safety of Our Nation

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New York, NY, May 11, 2017 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) honored Jeh Johnson, the former Secretary of Homeland Security, with the ADL William and Naomi Gorowitz Institute Service Award in recognition of his distinguished career of public service, dedication to the safety and security of our nation and the ongoing fight against terrorism. ADL CEO Jonathan A. Greenblatt and Adam Gerry, the son of Alan Gerry, an honorary ADL National Commissioner who created the institute to honor…
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Racists, Leftists Battle Over New Orleans Confederate Monuments

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New Orleans Confederate Monument
May 05, 2017 White supremacists are gearing up for what they are calling the “Battle of New Orleans,” on May 7th.  They plan to confront left-wing and anti-fascist (antifa) groups that have been calling for the removal of more Confederate monuments in New Orleans after the mayor of the city removed the Liberty Place monument on April 24th.  Even in the South, Confederate monuments and flags have become more controversial and a growing body of opinion is uncomfortable…
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Hamas: New Charter, Same Old Anti-Semitism

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Hamas: New Charter, Same Old Anti-Semitism
by: Jonathan A. Greenblatt Haaretz While there was anticipation in some quarters that Hamas’s announcement of a new charter would signal a change, it turns out it was much ado about nothing. Hamas remains a deeply anti-Semitic organization committed to the path of terror and to the denial of Israel’s right to exist. Its new charter does little to advance peace but does much to sustain conflict. Ahead of the rumored changes, reports circulated that offered hope in…
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How the “OK” Symbol Became a Popular Trolling Gesture

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May 01, 2017  Updated: 9/5/18 Has the simple thumb-and-forefinger “OK” hand gesture become a common white supremacist hand sign?  Not quite, but it has become a popular gesture used by people across several segments of the right and far right—including some actual white supremacists—who generally use it to trigger reactions, or what they would describe as “trolling the libs.” This is thanks to a 2017 hoax campaign started by members of the…
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Fresno Shootings Latest Incident in Rise of Black Nationalist Violence

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April 19, 2017 Police in Fresno, California, arrested a suspected gunman on April 18 after he allegedly killed three people in a shooting spree in downtown Fresno (and may be responsible for a fourth, earlier murder as well). The victims of the gunman, Kori Ali Muhammad, were all white and Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer said that Muhammad had given “very detailed” information to them following his arrest that led police to believe his acts had been a hate crime. Dyer…
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White Supremacist Activity at Auburn University Sparks Concern

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April 14, 2017 UPDATE: Auburn University has cancelled Richard Spencer’s speech due to safety concerns.   The creation of a white supremacist group at Auburn University and the upcoming speech there by white supremacist Richard Spencer on April 18 are prompting concern at the school and in the surrounding community. Though it is not clear if the two events are directly related, they do have common themes.  The group created at the school—the Auburn White…
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ADL Stands in Solidarity With the Coptic Community Following Attacks; Denounces All Forms of Bigotry

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Jerusalem, April 9, 2017 ... The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) stands in solidarity with the Coptic community and with Christians worldwide following the barbaric attacks on two Coptic churches in Egypt during Palm Sunday, resulting in the death of at least 36 people and wounding dozens more, according to media reports. The Islamic State has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attacks. Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO, and Carole Nuriel, ADL Israel Director, issued the…
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Behind The American Guard: Hardcore White Supremacists

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American Guard Indiana Trump Rally MAGA 2017
March 30, 2017 Dozens of people showed up at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis on March 25, 2017, to support President Trump and his administration at a “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) rally, one of a number of such events held around the country that weekend. Waving Trump signs and American flags, many participants were everyday Americans excited about their president. But about a dozen of the ralliers—a significant portion of the whole—were a little…
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New Guidelines for Electronic Devices on Planes: Evaluating the Threat

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March 24, 2017 On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued new guidelines for the use of electronic devices on certain airlines and aircraft bound to the U.S. from eight majority-Muslim countries: “Electronic devices larger than a cell phone/smart phone will not be allowed to be carried onboard the aircraft in carry-on luggage or other accessible property. Electronic devices that exceed this size limit must be secured in checked luggage.” The DHS release states…
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Online Harassment: Extremists Ramp Up Trolling, Doxxing Efforts

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March 21, 2017 The irony was thick this week when a Massachusetts rabbi wrote a blog piece musing about the dangerous effects of online trolling, citing the neo-Nazi website The Daily Stormer as a prime perpetrator. A Daily Stormer writer immediately pounced, posting a story ridiculing the rabbi’s concern and encouraging readers to, yes, troll her via Twitter (he provided the rabbi’s handle) “to thank her for spreading degeneracy among the Jews, or for helping spread our fame…
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White Supremacists Targeting High Schools with Fliers

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March 20, 2017 While ADL has documented nearly 120 incidents of white supremacist activity at college campuses across the country, racists have turned their attention to another group they want to attract—high school students. Between January and March of this year, there have been four incidents of white supremacists targeting high schools with fliers. It is not unusual for white supremacists to target young people who have not yet matured and are susceptible to new ideas. The…
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