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The Extremism Roundup
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*Focused on Evidence Instead of Narratives
* A weekly compilation of the most important developments in the struggle against radical ideologies

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A Word From the CEO
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Dear Reader,

In recent weeks, law enforcement and local officials have responded to a range of high-profile violent extremism, hate-related, and school threat incidents across the United States, involving arrests and investigations in multiple states. Many of these cases originated or were shared through online channels before authorities were alerted.

Because so much radicalization, harassment, and threat activity spreads online—and often targets young people—we are introducing a new section in this newsletter focused on *online safety tips*. Each edition of the newsletter will include practical guidance to help our readers protect themselves and their children, strengthen digital security, and reduce exposure to harmful content and online manipulation.

Sincerely,

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A Word From the CEO
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Dear Reader,

In recent weeks, law enforcement and local officials have responded to a range of high-profile violent extremism, hate-related, and school threat incidents across the United States, involving arrests and investigations in multiple states. Many of these cases originated or were shared through online channels before authorities were alerted.

Because so much radicalization, harassment, and threat activity spreads online—and often targets young people—we are introducing a new section in this newsletter focused on *online safety tips.* Each edition of the newsletter will include practical guidance to help our readers protect themselves and their children, strengthen digital security, and reduce exposure to harmful content and online manipulation.

Sincerely,

RIchard Green

CEO, Co-Founder

Clarionproject.org

*SECURITY TIPS FOR THE WEEK: Protecting You & Your Family Online
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*For Adults: Turn On Multi-Factor Authentication
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Multi-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of protection to your online accounts and takes only a few minutes to set up. Once enabled, it makes it significantly harder for hackers to access your accounts—even if they have your password. To turn it on, go to your account settings, find the security section, and follow the prompts to enable 2FA using a phone number, email, or authentication app.

*For Kids: Guard Your Location on Social Media
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Sharing your location online can reveal exactly where you are in real time—even if it seems harmless. Avoid adding location tags to posts, photos, or videos, and make sure location services are turned off for social media apps. Parents can also adjust device settings to block location access for specific apps while still allowing helpful tools like maps.

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Islamist Extremism
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Waheed Allah Mohammad - photo provided by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement via ABC-13 Buffalo ( [link removed] 202601-23&utm_medium=email )

Waheed Allah Mohammad - US Immigration and Customs Enforcement via ABC-13 Buffalo screenshot

*ICE: Man Arrested in Rochester Previously Tried to Kill Sister for Being “Bad Muslim Girl”*
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Waheed Allah Mohammad, 39, in Rochester, N.Y., on an immigration violation. Authorities referenced a prior incident in which Mohammad's sister told police he assaulted her and attempted to kill her because he believed she was a “bad Muslim girl.”

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Mohammad's past alleged attack led to an investigation and became part of the context surrounding his arrest. *READ MORE ( [link removed] 202601-23&utm_medium=email )*

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Militant-Right and Militant-Left Extremism
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Oathkeepers Rally ( [link removed] 202601-23&utm_medium=email )

Screenshot from Foxnews video

*DOJ Launches Civil Rights Investigation After Minnesota Agitators Storm Church
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* The U.S. Department of Justice said it opened a civil rights investigation into an incident at a church in Minnesota, according to a Fox News report.
* The report said demonstrators entered the church during a dispute involving a transgender-related issue near Hinckley.
* Federal officials are reviewing whether the confrontation violated civil rights laws. *READ MORE ( [link removed] 202601-23&utm_medium=email )*

*Pro- and Anti-ICE Demonstrators Face Off During Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown*
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* Demonstrators supporting and opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement gathered in Minneapolis amid an immigration enforcement operation, Politico reported.

* Protesters from both sides assembled outside the federal building and clashed with law enforcement present.

* Police and organizers worked to manage the crowd as opposing groups demonstrated. *READ MORE ( [link removed] 202601-23&utm_medium=email )*

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Hate Crimes
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Brandon Bell/Getty Images ( [link removed] 202601-23&utm_medium=email )

Street view of the scene of the hate crime in Albany, NY -  via Google Maps screenshot

*Albany Man Arraigned on Hate Crime Charges*
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Novel Carter Jr., 23, of Troy, N.Y., was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court on hate crime charges, Spectrum News and Times Union reported.

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On Jan. 5, Carter allegedly approached an Albany County employee walking on North Pearl Street and threatened to shoot and kill him while using antisemitic slurs; the victim was identifiable as Jewish because he was wearing a yarmulke.

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Carter was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment as a hate crime (a felony) and third-degree menacing as a hate crime (a misdemeanor). He was held in Albany County jail pending arraignment. *READ MORE ( [link removed] 202601-23&utm_medium=email )*

*Mississippi Man Arrested for Arson of Two Jewish Institutions
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* The U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of Darryl James Patterson, 28, in connection with arson of the Beth Israel synagogue and the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life in Jackson, Miss.

* Patterson is charged with setting fire to the two Jewish institutions. Federal investigators are handling the case.

* Patterson remains in custody as the federal investigation continues. *READ MORE ( [link removed] 202601-23&utm_medium=email )*

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School Threats
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Brandon Bell/Getty Images ( [link removed] 202601-23&utm_medium=email )

West Orange-Stark Middle School - courtesy of West Orange-Cove CISD via Beaumont  Enterprise

*​West Orange-Stark Student Arrested After Shooting Threat Against Middle School*
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A student was arrested after allegedly making a shooting threat against a West Orange-Stark middle school in Texas, according to the Beaumont Enterprise.

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The threat, which prompted a law enforcement response, was investigated by school officials and local police.
The suspect was taken into custody as the investigation continued. *READ MORE ( [link removed] 202601-23&utm_medium=email )*

*Fort Worth Teen Arrested in Arson Case Also Linked to School Threats, Extremist Organization
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Evan Banda, 17, was arrested Jan. 8 in Fort Worth, Texas, and charged with multiple counts of arson in connection with a string of neighborhood vehicle fires reported between late December and early January, Fox 4 News reported.

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Police also connected Banda to videos in which a person wearing a hockey mask and Nazi regalia made violent threats against multiple North Texas schools. Fort Worth police said the extremist group allegedly used footage of Crowley Middle School in the material.

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Banda is being held on a $1.9 million bond, and investigators are determining whether additional federal charges apply. *READ MORE ( [link removed] 202601-23&utm_medium=email )*

QUOTABLE
"There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.”

-- James Madison

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