August 11, 2026

The Need for a Specific Law against Domestic Terrorism

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The Need for a Specific Law against Domestic Terrorism

The Need for a Specific Law against Domestic Terrorism
A supporter of US President Donald Trump wears a gas mask and holds a bust of him after he and hundreds of others stormed stormed the Capitol building. / Bangkok Post

There is lack of a standalone criminal offense outlawing domestic terrorism.


The Need for a Specific Law against Domestic Terrorism

By Amy Collins
J.D. Candidate
The George Washington University Law School



Originally published by the Program on Extremism, The George Washington University, September 2020, under an open access license.