DHS Warns of, Extremist Attacks Against , Jewish, LGBTQI+, <br />Migrant Communities.<br />DHS Warns of, Extremist Attacks Against , Jewish, LGBTQI+, <br />Migrant Communities.<br />The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory bulletin on Nov. 30.<br />The DHS advisory stated that <br />"the United States remains in a <br />heightened threat environment.".<br />Lone offenders and small groups motivated by a range of ideological beliefs and/or personal grievances continue to pose a persistent and lethal threat to the Homeland, Via DHS Terrorism Advisory Bulletin.<br />In addition to "foreign terrorist organizations," .<br />... the bulletin singles out the presence of "domestic actors" online who attempt "to motivate supporters to conduct attacks in the Homeland.".<br />In the coming months, threat actors could exploit several upcoming events to justify or commit acts of violence, , Via DHS Terrorism Advisory Bulletin.<br />... including certifications related to the midterm elections, the holiday season and associated large gatherings, the marking of two years since the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, , Via DHS Terrorism Advisory Bulletin.<br />... and potential sociopolitical developments connected to ideological beliefs or <br />personal hostility. , Via DHS Terrorism Advisory Bulletin.<br />The bulletin goes on to name specific groups that are likely targets for domestic extremist attacks.<br />Targets of potential violence include public gatherings, faith-based institutions, the LGBTQI+ community, schools, racial and religious minorities, , Via DHS Terrorism Advisory Bulletin.<br />... government facilities and personnel, U.S. critical infrastructure, the media and perceived ideological opponents, Via DHS Terrorism Advisory Bulletin.<br />Recent incidents have highlighted the enduring threat to faith-based communities, including the Jewish community, Via DHS Terrorism Advisory Bulletin.<br />Finally, the bulletin states that the threat level for migrants remains elevated.<br />Issues related to immigration and abortion have been cited by prior attackers as inspiration <br />for violence, Via DHS Terrorism Advisory Bulletin
