Antifa Designated as Domestic Terrorist Organization by Executive Order
Impact Score: 3
Timeline: N/A – Implementation consistent with applicable law, no specified deadline
Summary: On September 22, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization due to its involvement in violent riots, armed standoffs, and coordinated political violence. The order mandates federal agencies to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle Antifa’s illegal operations, while ensuring compliance with the law. This designation may increase scrutiny on university activities, impact partnerships, and require enhanced campus security and legal oversight at Vanderbilt University.
Key Actions: Vanderbilt’s Political Science Department will research implications of the designation; Legal and Federal Relations offices to monitor compliance and funding; Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions to facilitate forums; opportunities exist for expanded legal and criminal justice research and partnerships.
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