Washington insiders are scrambling after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reignited the fight to label Antifa as a domestic terror group, daring the federal government to finally act where it’s fumbled for years—and the response from the left has been nothing short of predictable outrage and hand-wringing.
At a Glance
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced a resolution seeking to designate Antifa and its affiliated groups as domestic terrorist organizations.
- The move follows years of mounting concern over Antifa’s role in violent protests and political unrest.
- Despite previous attempts, federal law has never formally labeled any left-wing group as a terrorist organization.
- The bill faces stiff opposition from civil liberties groups and remains stalled in committee, exposing deep partisan divides.
Greene’s Push to Name the Enemy: Antifa in the Crosshairs
On January 9, 2025, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene didn’t mince words as she introduced House Resolution 26, a bill aimed squarely at designating Antifa and similar groups as domestic terrorist organizations. Citing public safety concerns and a need to restore law and order, Greene, backed by Republican colleagues like Andy Biggs and Clay Higgins, put the spotlight on a movement that, for years, has been allowed to operate in the shadows. The bill points to the open advocacy of “physical militancy” by groups like Rose City Antifa and argues that their actions—motivated by anarchism, socialism, and violence—warrant federal scrutiny and a formal terror label. The resolution was immediately referred to the House Judiciary Committee, but as of July 2025, it remains stuck in legislative limbo, a testament to just how fiercely divided Washington remains on the issue.
For those who have watched their communities burn during so-called “peaceful protests,” Greene’s move is long overdue. Antifa may claim decentralization and lack of formal leadership, but the havoc wrought during nationwide protests in recent years is hard to ignore. Still, despite the outcry from those demanding action, previous efforts to formally classify Antifa as a domestic terror group have never made it out of committee, giving cover to groups whose tactics have increasingly blurred the line between protest and outright lawlessness.
Why the Left Won’t Call Out Their Own: The Double Standard on Domestic Terror
Antifa’s defenders are quick to invoke free speech and civil liberties, arguing that labeling the movement as a terrorist organization risks government overreach and chills dissent. Civil liberties organizations like the ACLU warn about a slippery slope, claiming the move could be weaponized to silence legitimate protest. But let’s not kid ourselves—if a right-leaning group even sneezed in the direction of violence, you can bet the full weight of the federal government would come crashing down, and the media would whip up a moral panic to rival anything seen in recent memory. The fact is, no left-wing group has ever been federally charged as a terrorist organization, even as Antifa’s “direct action” tactics have escalated well beyond mere protest.
Law enforcement officials have repeatedly testified that there is little evidence of coordinated, large-scale criminal activity by Antifa, pointing to the group’s decentralized nature. But does the absence of a boardroom and a CEO really absolve them of responsibility for the chaos unleashed in city after city? The left’s refusal to hold its own accountable is as transparent as it is infuriating. The same officials who downplay Antifa’s threat have no problem launching investigations into parents at school board meetings or pro-life activists. The selective outrage exposes a glaring double standard, eroding public trust in the very institutions meant to safeguard our rights and security.
What’s at Stake: The Constitution, Public Safety, and the Rule of Law
Make no mistake: a formal terrorist designation for Antifa would be a seismic shift, giving law enforcement new tools to investigate and prosecute those who hide behind the mask of “anti-fascism” to justify violence. It would also serve as a long-overdue message that political violence—no matter its ideological flavor—won’t be tolerated in a nation built on the rule of law. Of course, the left is already sounding the alarm about government overreach and the chilling of dissent, seemingly oblivious to the fact that unchecked political violence erodes the very freedoms they claim to defend.
For everyday Americans, the stakes are clear. The growing inability—or unwillingness—of our leaders to call out and confront violent extremism on the left has left families, small business owners, and law-abiding citizens caught in the crossfire. If Congress continues to balk at even the most basic steps to restore order, it should surprise no one when faith in government craters even further. The Constitution was never meant to be a suicide pact, and the time is long past due for our leaders to prove they still remember which side they’re on.
