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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Radicalization in U.S. Prisons
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2015 House Subcommittee hearing focused on the risks of violent extremism and within the American prison system. Experts and lawmakers discussed the influence of terrorist propaganda on inmates and the challenges of monitoring these activities.
The hearing examines federal and state strategies for identifying and managing radicalized individuals in correctional facilities, which impacts national security policy and prison management protocols.
Who It Affects
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Correctional Facilities
These institutions are responsible for implementing security measures to monitor and mitigate radicalization among inmates.
Law Enforcement Agencies
Agencies like the FBI are tasked with investigating home-grown violent extremists and monitoring potential radicalization threats.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on October 28, 2015, in the Cannon House Office Building.
- The Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence held the hearing to address radicalization in U.S. prisons.
- Chairman Peter T. King stated that 55 people were arrested in the U.S. for links to ISIS in 2015.
- Approximately 200 individuals had traveled to the Middle East to join ISIS as of October 2015.
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- FBI Director James Comey reported an estimated 900 active investigations into home-grown violent extremists across all 50 states.
- The hearing included testimony from experts in organized crime, state corrections, and the study of hate and extremism.
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Focus on Prison Radicalization
The hearing highlights a specific policy focus on the intersection of domestic prison management and international counterterrorism efforts.
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