The Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol has renewed calls for federal domestic terrorism statutes akin to existing laws targeting foreign terrorist groups such as ISIS and al Qaeda. Similar demands were made in the aftermath of Robert Bowers’s anti-Semitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018. At the time, some legal experts argued that it was a moral imperative to label domestic violent extremists as terrorists equal to Islamist extremists. Following the 2019 mass shooting perpetrated by Patrick Crusius at an El Paso Walmart, several law enforcement officers also sought a federal domestic terrorism rule. Such calls for enhanced legal authority may seem understandable when viewed in the context of the aftermath of senseless, tragic attacks. However, U.S. laws treat foreign perpetrators of violent extremism and domestic perpetrators differently for good reason — namely, protections granted to U.S. citizens under the Constitution make aspects of foreign terrorism laws unworkable … [Read more...] about We cannot let fear create a new PATRIOT Act for Americans
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Cuomo’s inner circle: What to know about embattled NY governor’s senior administration
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 6 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has come in the spotlight for allegations of chronic sexual misconduct and accusations that some of his top aides deliberately pressured the state health department to undercount Covid-19 nursing home deaths. One of Cuomo’s accusers, former staffer Lindsey Boylan, has said the governor’s top aides "normalized" his inappropriate behavior. Here’s a look into the embattled governor’s senior administration: Kathy Hochul, Lieutenant Governor NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 18: Lieutenant Governor of New York Kathy Hochul partecipates in the 2020 Women's March on January 18, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) A Cuomo departure would usher in New York’s first female governor-- Kathy Hochul. And it wouldn’t be the first time she scored a political seat … [Read more...] about Cuomo’s inner circle: What to know about embattled NY governor’s senior administration
Biden celebrates House passing HR 1, Dems’ campaign bill, vows work to ‘refine and advance’ legislation
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 4 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. President Biden on Thursday celebrated the House passing a sweeping election reform bill , saying he would sign it if it passes the Senate. Biden called it "urgently needed" to protect the right to vote and to "strengthen" democracy, and vowed to work with Congress to "refine and advance" the legislation. The For the People Act of 2021 , known as H.R. 1, passed Wednesday by a vote of 220 to 210. No Republicans joined with Democrats in approving the bill, H.R. 1 . HOUSE DEMOCRATS PASS EXTENSIVE VOTING AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM BILL H.R. 1 "In the wake of an unprecedented assault on our democracy; a coordinated attempt to ignore, undermine, and undo the will of the American people never before seen in our history; and a new wave of aggressive attacks on voting rights taking place in states … [Read more...] about Biden celebrates House passing HR 1, Dems’ campaign bill, vows work to ‘refine and advance’ legislation