DOJ Sparks Concern After Removing Study on Far-Right Domestic Terrorism

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has drawn significant attention following the removal of a crucial study highlighting the prevalence of far-right and white supremacist violence in domestic terrorism. This development comes amidst heightened political tensions, including the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and promises from the Trump administration to crack down on the “radical left.”

The now-unavailable research, conducted by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and previously hosted on a DOJ website, explicitly stated that “white supremacist and far-right violence continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” within the United States. Its removal has raised questions about transparency and data dissemination on critical national security issues.

The deletion was first brought to light by Daniel Malmer, a PhD student specializing in online extremism at UNC-Chapel Hill. Archived records from the Wayback Machine confirm the study was accessible on the DOJ website until at least September 12, 2025, before its subsequent disappearance.

Visitors attempting to access the study’s former page are now met with a message stating, “The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs is currently reviewing its websites and materials in accordance with recent Executive Orders and related guidance. During this review, some pages and publications will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.” This official explanation offers little specific detail regarding the decision to remove this particular study.