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Extremists in U.S. Law Enforcement

The presence of extremists, particularly white supremacists and militia affiliates, in U.S. law enforcement agencies and the efforts to address this issue through reforms and database tracking.

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Jan 17, 2026
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How have watchdogs documented instances of extremists employed in federal law enforcement historically, and what reforms were enacted?

Watchdog groups, academics and government reviewers have compiled decades of reports documenting episodes and patterns of extremists—particularly white supremacists and militia affiliates—serving in U...

Jan 21, 2026

Why is ICE in Tel Aviv

operates an Embassy Branch in as part of its presence abroad, a footprint the agency says is meant to fight and threats before they reach . That posture has generated both formal security partnerships...