National Security Presidential Memorandum-7
Coverage of National Security Presidential Memorandum-7 in the Nexus archive.
- Rubio Is Trying to Keep Leftists Out of U.S. by Banning Supporters of “Economic Sabotage”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a policy banning visas for foreigners linked to “far-left terrorism,” referencing Donald Trump’s National Security Presidential Memorandum-7. Critics worry that vague language regarding “economic sabotage” could be used to suppress dissent or target groups associated with divestment movements. Advocacy attorneys suggest the vagueness is intentional, designed to create a broad chilling effect on public disagreement with government policy.
- How the Domestic Terrorist Label Endangers Rights and Drives Extremist Violence
A testimony prepared for a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing argues that using the domestic terrorist label against organizations and faith communities threatens constitutional rights and may drive extremist violence. The author criticizes the federal government's selective application of terrorism designations across the political spectrum, citing examples like labeling Antifa while overlooking white supremacist threats.