1. United States
2. Minn.
3. Letter

I am deeply concerned about the recent removal of a critical Department of Justice (DOJ) study titled "What NIJ Research Tells Us About Domestic Terrorism" from their official website. This action, occurring shortly after the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk on September 10, raises serious questions about transparency and the manipulation of public information. The deleted study provided crucial insights into the landscape of domestic terrorism in the United States. It revealed that since 1990, far-right extremists have been responsible for 227 ideologically motivated attacks resulting in over 520 deaths, significantly outpacing attacks from other extremist groups. This data is essential for understanding and addressing the real threats to our national security. The timing of this deletion, coupled with the initial explanation of "reviewing online content in accordance with recent Executive Orders," suggests a troubling attempt to obscure factual information that contradicts certain political narratives. This action undermines the DOJ's credibility and hampers our ability to effectively combat domestic terrorism. I urge you to take immediate action to address this issue. Specifically, I request that you: 1. Demand the DOJ immediately reinstate the study on their website. 2. Initiate an investigation into the decision-making process that led to the removal of this critical research. 3. Ensure that all future policy decisions regarding domestic terrorism are based on comprehensive, factual data rather than political considerations. The safety of our citizens and the integrity of our institutions depend on transparent, fact-based governance. We cannot allow politically motivated censorship to compromise our national security or our constitutional principles. Your swift action on this matter is not just requested, but necessary for the preservation of our democratic values and the safety of all Americans.