1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

There is an alarming rise in neo-Nazi and white supremacist activity emboldened by the current administration's rhetoric and policies. These extremist groups are openly celebrating a perceived opportunity to spread their hateful ideologies, recruit more members, and gain institutional power. We cannot allow this dangerous trajectory to continue. It is imperative that strong measures are taken to counter the growth of neo-Nazism and prevent these racist, anti-Semitic ideologies from infiltrating government institutions and policies. Stringent laws and enforcement actions must be enacted to dismantle extremist organizations, cut off their funding sources, and prosecute those engaged in hate crimes or terrorist plots. Simultaneously, robust efforts towards deradicalization, community outreach programs, and combating disinformation are crucial to address the root causes that enable such vile beliefs to take hold. Inaction will only embolden these abhorrent forces - we must act decisively to keep neo-Nazis and their ilk out of the American government and society at large.