Biden DHS: ‘Anti-Government/Anti-Authority Violent Extremists…Pose a Significant Threat to Our Homeland’
(CNSNews.com) - The Biden Administration’s Department of Homeland Security put out a press release on Wednesday announcing the release of its National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin and stating that “domestic violent extremists (DVEs), including…anti-government/anti-authority violent extremists, will continue to pose a significant threat to our homeland.”
“As of November 10, 2021, DHS is not aware of an imminent and credible threat to a specific location in the United States,” said the DHS release.
“The United States continues to face a diverse and challenging threat environment as we approach several religious holidays and associated mass gatherings that in the past have served as potential targets for acts of violence,” it said.
“Through the remainder of 2021 and into 2022, domestic violent extremists (DVEs), including racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists and anti-government/anti-authority violent extremists, will continue to pose a significant threat to our homeland,” said DHS.
“Of note, DVEs and those inspired or motivated by foreign terrorists and other malign foreign influences will continue to exploit online forums to influence and spread violent extremist narratives and promote violent activity,” said the DHS release. “The ongoing global pandemic continues to exacerbate these threats. Further, foreign terrorist organizations and DVEs continue to attempt to inspire potential followers to conduct attacks in the United States, including by exploiting recent events in Afghanistan.”
The release quoted DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
“DHS has renewed its commitment to work with our partners across every level of government, the private sector, and local communities to combat all forms of terrorism and targeted violence. We have also renewed our commitment to communicate with the American public often about the evolving threat landscape,” said Mayorkas.
“Under the Biden-Harris Administration, DHS is prioritizing combating all forms of terrorism and targeted violence and increased information sharing as part of the National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism,” said the DHS press release.
Here is the full text of the release:
"DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin
“WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the current heightened threat environment across the United States. This NTAS Bulletin replaces the current Bulletin, which was set to expire tomorrow at 2:00 pm.
“As of November 10, 2021, DHS is not aware of an imminent and credible threat to a specific location in the United States. The United States continues to face a diverse and challenging threat environment as we approach several religious holidays and associated mass gatherings that in the past have served as potential targets for acts of violence. Through the remainder of 2021 and into 2022, domestic violent extremists (DVEs), including racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists and anti-government/anti-authority violent extremists, will continue to pose a significant threat to our homeland. Of note, DVEs and those inspired or motivated by foreign terrorists and other malign foreign influences will continue to exploit online forums to influence and spread violent extremist narratives and promote violent activity. The ongoing global pandemic continues to exacerbate these threats. Further, foreign terrorist organizations and DVEs continue to attempt to inspire potential followers to conduct attacks in the United States, including by exploiting recent events in Afghanistan.
“‘DHS has renewed its commitment to work with our partners across every level of government, the private sector, and local communities to combat all forms of terrorism and targeted violence. We have also renewed our commitment to communicate with the American public often about the evolving threat landscape,’ said Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. ‘Today, we are issuing the fourth NTAS Bulletin since January 2021. The threat stream has not changed significantly; however this is an important product that keeps the public updated about threats facing the United States and underscores the importance of the public to staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement.’
“Individuals can report suspicious activity and threats of violence, including online threats, to local law enforcement, FBI Field Offices, or a local Fusion Center. DHS and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will continue to provide guidance to state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement and public safety partners about the current threat environment. DHS is also engaging industry partners to help identify and respond to the spread of disinformation, conspiracy theories, and false narratives on social media and other online platforms, while protecting privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.”
“Under the Biden-Harris Administration, DHS is prioritizing combating all forms of terrorism and targeted violence and increased information sharing as part of the National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism. To this end, the Department has taken several steps to include increasing efforts to share timely and actionable information and intelligence to the broadest audience at the lowest classification possible, establishing a dedicated domestic terrorism branch within its Office of Intelligence & Analysis, forming the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) to provide communities with the tools to help individuals before they radicalize to violence, and increasing investments in grant programs to strengthen nationwide capabilities to detect and protect against these threats.
“This is the fourth NTAS Bulletin issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) since January 2021, and it will expire on February 8, 2022. The NTAS Bulletin provides the public with information about the threat landscape facing the United States, as well as information about how to report suspicious activity. Read the NTAS Bulletin here.
Texas Police, National Guard Nab Teen Human Smuggler at Border
A human smuggler in Roma, Texas, received a surprise from a group of Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Troopers and Texas Army National Guard soldiers when he was arrested Tuesday night. As the smuggler ferried migrants across the Rio Grande, authorities sprang into action.
The incident was highlighted in a tweet by Fox News’ Bill Melugin.
Authorities generally refrain from conducting such operations out of fear that watercrafts could capsize with children on board.
According to the Fox News report, the smuggler was transporting only adult males. As reported by Breitbart Texas, smugglers generally operate with impunity almost nightly. In many cases, the inflatable rafts are filled with mostly family units and very young children–making any attempt to intervene risky.
In Tuesday’s arrest, the 17-year-old smuggler attempted to fight off the troopers but was ultimately subdued. The smuggler will be charged with assault on a public servant, resisting arrest, and smuggling of humans. One migrant within the group, 45-year-old Jose Ramos Portillo of El Salvador, also resisted arrest. He was later determined to be a previously deported felon convicted of sexual assault. Ramos faces charges of resisting arrest.
The situation in Roma, like in many border cities, has residents and law enforcement frustrated at the almost daily episodes of smuggling activity. On Monday, Breitbart Texas observed one frustrated citizen using a rope and makeshift grappling hook hoping to deflate a raft.
The arrests of migrants along the southwest border are projected to exceed 1.8 million this fiscal year, surpassing what was also an all-time record in FY2021.
Randy Clark is a 32-year veteran of the United States Border Patrol. Prior to his retirement, he served as the Division Chief for Law Enforcement Operations, directing operations for nine Border Patrol Stations within the Del Rio, Texas, Sector. Follow him on Twitter @RandyClarkBBTX.
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