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Labeling dissent as terrorism: New US domestic terrorism priorities raise constitutional alarms (theconversation.com)
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A largely overlooked directive issued by the Trump administration marks a major shift in U.S. counterterrorism policy, one that threatens bedrock free speech rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights.

National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-7, issued on Sept. 25, 2025, is a presidential directive that for the first time appears to authorize preemptive law enforcement measures against Americans based not on whether they are planning to commit violence but for their political or ideological beliefs.

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[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 2 points 6 days ago

This wasn't overlooked. Its one of the many criminal orders given.