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HEADS UP

 

DHS Terror Bulletin Warns of ‘Heightened Threat Environment’ in Lead-Up to Midterms

 

June 7, 2022 Gary Bai

 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory notice on June 7 amid what the agency calls a “heightened threat environment” that it says will become “more dynamic” heading into the midterm elections.

 

“In the coming months, we expect the threat environment to become more dynamic as several high-profile events could be exploited to justify acts of violence against a range of possible targets,” the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin stated.

 

“These targets could include public gatherings, faith-based institutions, schools, racial and religious minorities, government facilities and personnel, U.S. critical infrastructure, the media, and perceived ideological opponents,” it continued.

 

Citing several recent high-profile violent attacks, the bulletin highlighted the threat posed by lone offenders who target minority communities such as schools, houses of worship, and mass transit.

 

It pointed to the New York City subway shooting in April, and three violent incidents in May: the Buffalo shooting, the Uvalde school shooting, and an attack targeting a Taiwanese church.

 

“Individuals in online forums that routinely promulgate domestic violent extremist and conspiracy theory-related content have praised the May 2022 mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas and encouraged copycat attacks,” the bulletin stated.

 

The DHS also anticipates an increase in “calls for violence by domestic violent extremists” who could be inspired by “false or misleading narratives” regarding current events such as border security, and the Supreme Court decision on abortion.

 

The notice is the sixth time the DHS has issued an NTAS since January 2021.

 

https://c-vine.com/blog/dhs-terror-bulletin-warns-of-heightened-threat-environment-in-lead-up-to-midterms/