Countering White Supremacist Extremism Act
Sponsored By: Representative Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would create a DHS threat assessment and reference aid on foreign violent white supremacist extremist organizations. It would guide state, local, and Tribal law enforcement and help online platforms spot symbols and content tied to those groups while respecting civil liberties.
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- State, local, and Tribal law enforcement, including fusion centers, would receive the assessment and reference aid to help identify threats and common symbols used by foreign violent white supremacist extremist groups.
- Online platforms could request the reference aid to assist in identifying content that may violate their terms of service, with DHS sharing in consultation with the Department's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.
- The bill would require DHS to coordinate with federal partners and to avoid including the names or identifiable information of people or groups engaged in lawful political or public discourse. The text also defines key terms like "foreign violent white supremacist extremist organization" and "online platform."
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Threat report on foreign white supremacist groups
If enacted, Homeland Security would create a terrorism threat report about foreign violent white supremacist extremist organizations. It would use parts of the State Department’s global strategy and consult the civil rights office. The report would include symbols, flags, and other signs used by these groups. It would be shared with State, local, and Tribal police, including fusion centers. Online platforms could request it to help spot content that may violate their terms. DHS would protect classified and confidential information. The materials would not name or identify anyone in the U.S. engaged in lawful political or public speech.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
GA • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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