DHS warns of potential violent extremist activity in response to abortion ruling

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(CNN) The Department of Homeland Security intelligence branch is warning law enforcement, first responders and private sector partners nationwide Friday of potential domestic violence extremist activity in response to the Supreme Court's decision on abortion, according to a memo obtained by CNN.

The memo from the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis says federal and state government officials, including judges, "probably are most at risk for violence in response to the decision."

It also includes warnings about "First Amendment protected events," reproductive and "family advocacy health care facilities," and faith-based organizations being targets for violence or criminal incidents.

"Americans' freedom of speech and right to peacefully protest are fundamental Constitutional rights. Those rights do not extend to violence and other illegal activity. DHS will continue working with our partners across every level of government to share timely information and to support law enforcement efforts to keep our communities safe," a Homeland Security spokesperson told CNN in a statement.

DHS previously released a National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin warning of potential violence surrounding the Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights.

theonlymexicanman on June 25th, 2022 at 06:08 UTC »

What are they gonna do? Fire bomb abortion clinics…. Oh wait

hiroshimasfoot on June 25th, 2022 at 03:40 UTC »

I'm so sick of the insane willful ignorance the people in power have . Why haven't the attacks on abortion clinics for YEARS been addressed? Why can't this country just be fucking normal?

What the hell happened under me lmao

fullclip840 on June 25th, 2022 at 03:37 UTC »

Lmao its so funny how the Riot police went to protect the capitol. Like where did ya'll go Jan 6?