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LGBT Civil Rights and Activism

Burnnotice

(29 posts)

3. Constitution

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Sat Sep 20, 2025, 12:34 PM

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Designating transgender people as a category of terrorists is unconstitutional and would have severe, far-reaching consequences, but it cannot be done under existing law. Current federal law provides no mechanism for designating a domestic group or an entire ideology as a terrorist organization. Any attempt to do so would face significant legal hurdles, including violating First Amendment rights.

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FBI to Categorize Trans People As "Nihilistic Violent Extremist" Threat Group, Report Says [View all] usonian Saturday OP

Not going to fly.... Lovie777 Saturday #1

True, but it is still unnerving regardless. I can't imagine what it would be like trying to hlthe2b Saturday #2

Constitution Burnnotice Saturday #3

I added a caveat. usonian Saturday #4

Well Chi67 Saturday #5