Key Facts
• On September 16, AFP confirmed the removal of a study summary from the U.S. Department of Justice website.
• The study, created by the National Institute of Justice, analyzed domestic terrorism trends since 1990.
• It concluded far-right extremists committed more ideological killings than far-left or radical Islamist groups.
• The study’s findings contradicted Trump administration officials’ claims about left-wing extremism threats.
• The removal occurred shortly after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah.
• Independent media outlet 404 Media reported the summary was accessible on September 11 but unavailable by September 12 afternoon.
• Other studies on far-right extremism remain accessible on the Department of Justice website.
Summary
A study summary detailing far-right extremist violence in the U.S. was removed from the Department of Justice website, as confirmed by AFP on September 16. The study, authored by the National Institute of Justice, highlighted that far-right extremists committed more ideological killings since 1990 compared to far-left or radical Islamist groups. This finding contradicted statements by Trump administration officials emphasizing left-wing extremism threats. The removal followed the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, but the Department of Justice declined to comment on the timing. Independent media outlet 404 Media noted the summary was accessible on September 11 but disappeared by September 12. Despite this removal, other studies on far-right extremism remain available on the Department of Justice website.
