On the recordAugust 2, 2021
In our country, espousing an extremist ideology is not a crime. Nor is expressing hateful views or associating with hateful groups.
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congress.govIn our country, espousing an extremist ideology is not a crime. Nor is expressing hateful views or associating with hateful groups.
Garland emphasizes the distinction between ideology and criminal violence.
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