DHS issued warning on domestic terrorism dangers due to repeal of Title 42

The Department of Homeland Security in the US gave a warning regarding the possibility of various domestically violent extremist acts related to the anticipated lifting of a Trump-era border restriction, according to a memo obtained by CNN

The memo dated December 23, read that till now they have observed calls for attacks which are primarily targeting migrants and critical infrastructure. However, their insight into DVE plotting is limited by these individuals’ use of online security measures to limit exposure to law enforcement.

Grievances over immigration policy and animosity toward immigrants have previously been agitated due to extremist acts, including the 2019 Walmart shooting in El Paso, Texas, where 23 people were killed while 23 were wounded. Authorities said at the time the accused shooter drove to the West Texas border city with the sole intention of killing immigrants and Mexicans.




The December memo talks about violent tactics discussed among social media users against migrants, including firearms attacks, the placement of land mines along migration routes, and even luring migrants into trailers to poison them with gas. Many users discussed the shooting of electrical substations near the US-Mexico border, likely to disrupt immigration facilities.
In the memo DHS also acknowledges that domestic violent extremists have historically cited “immigration-related grievances” to justify violence and notes that militia groups have previously interfered with border operations.

FAQs:

1. What is the main focus of the December memo obtained by CNN?
   The memo that has been obtained by CNN mainly focuses on the lifting of a public health authority known as Title 42, which has been a major source of tension between the Democrats and Republicans and linked to a surge of migrants at the US-Mexico border.
2. Has the former American President Donald Trump made any comment on the matter?
   No official statement has been given by Former President Donald Trump or by any of his associates.