President Donald Trump has issued an executive order targeting antifascist supporters, threatening to prosecute donors of the antifa movement and labeling the group as domestic terrorists, a designation absent from current U.S. law. The order aims to curb what the administration views as radical leftist influences, though legal experts warn of potential constitutional issues.
White House officials have defended the move as a necessary step to combat domestic extremism, citing a rise in violent incidents linked to far-left groups. Critics, however, argue that the designation of antifa as a terrorist organization could be used to suppress peaceful dissent and infringe on First Amendment rights.
Legal scholars are divided on the implications of the order, with some warning that its implementation could lead to significant legal challenges. Meanwhile, antifa activists have condemned the executive action, calling it a politically motivated move that undermines civil liberties.