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The Rising Threat of Domestic Terrorism: A Review of the Federal Response to Domestic Terrorism and the Spread of Extremist Content on Social Media
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Abstract
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs issued a Majority Staff Report on alleged failures by federal agencies to adequately track and respond to the growing threat of domestic terrorism, while social media platforms continue to amplify the content due to increased engagement. The report contains recommendations.
Date
2022-11-01
Document Type
Senate Majority Staff Report
Serial Number
Document Length
129 pages
Congress
117
Relation
DOI
Keywords
Staff Reports, Senate, Democratic
PAP Major Code
17: Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
PAP Minor Code
1709: Computer Industry, Cyber Security, and the Internet
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