Today, the Department of Homeland Security operates with the understanding that, as it relates to domestic violent extremism, we face the greatest terrorist risks from those extremists who have been--either been recruited by al-Qaeda or its affiliates or inspired by their ideology.
John Cohen highlights the threat from extremists inspired by al-Qaeda, who are predominantly Muslims.
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However, we also know that violent extremism can be inspired by various religious, political, or other ideological beliefs.
not using `radicalization.' [Its] focus is not to police thought but to prevent violence.
Our job is not to police thought and speech. Our job is to prevent acts of violence.
There was a perception that the CVE Program, which was started with good intentions, was mainly a subterfuge to facilitate surveillance of communities of color.
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