Terrorism Recidivism and Public Safety
The Bottom Line
A convicted ISIS supporter who was let out of prison early killed an ROTC instructor at Old Dominion University. Republicans are now using this tragedy to demand a total pause on immigration and immediate funding for the Department of Homeland Security. This attack has turned into a major political fight over how the government protects citizens from known terrorists and whether soft-on-crime policies are to blame.
Key Statements
“The Old Dominion University shooting was carried out by an individual previously arrested for providing material support to an Islamic State terrorist group, and who was released early.”
This is a direct admission from the executive branch confirming the shooter's identity and prior terrorism conviction.
“The Biden Department of Justice declined to prosecute this man and let him off easy with a warning... Left-wing soft-on-crime policies cost lives.”
This post from the Attorney General directly links the attack to specific policy failures regarding firearm sales and prosecution.
33 Articles
Jihad in America: The Virginia Attack | National Review
What we know about the Old Dominion University gunman, a veteran and convicted ISIS supporter
What to know about the attacks at Old Dominion University and a synagogue in Michigan
Veteran Army combat pilot mourned after shooting at Old Dominion University - The Boston Globe
Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion shooter
Gun thug busted for peddling Glock to Old Dominion killer for measly...
Political Response
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