US Designates Antifa Groups as Terrorists: What You Need to Know

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Introduction to Antifa Designation

The US has designated four European Antifa groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

Key Points:

Four groups in Germany, Italy, and Greece have been designated as terrorists
These groups have been linked to bombings, shootings, and other attacks
The designation allows for financial sanctions and **travel bans

What's Next?

You might wonder: how will this affect free speech and leftist movements?

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