Joint FBI-IRS Initiative Targets Nonprofit Organizations Linked to Domestic Terrorism
The FBI and IRS are collaborating on a new effort to investigate nonprofit organizations suspected of having ties to domestic terrorism. Attorney General Pam Bondi directed law enforcement agencies to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of groups and individuals associated with the anti-fascist antifa movement or considered extremist. Bondi's memo highlighted the use of violence to promote political and social agendas, including opposition to law enforcement, radical gender ideology, and anti-American sentiments. The focus of the initiative will be on potential tax crimes committed by extremist groups defrauding the IRS.
A spokesperson for the FBI declined to comment on the matter, while the Justice Department emphasized its commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting law enforcement from coordinated attacks. The partnership between the FBI and IRS aims to explore funding sources at nonprofits supporting domestic terrorism or political violence. The initiative will be based at the FBI, with IRS Criminal Investigations agents working on temporary assignments to investigate potential financial irregularities.
The specific groups targeted for investigation have not been disclosed, but federal law enforcement agencies have been instructed to share intelligence on antifa groups with the FBI. The FBI is tasked with identifying groups engaged in activities that could be classified as domestic terrorism under federal law. While there is no specific criminal charge for domestic terrorism, prosecutors can seek terrorism enhancements in sentencing for defendants charged with other crimes. Bondi's memo was issued in response to President Trump's executive order on domestic terrorism following high-profile events, including the assassination of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk in 2025.
In addition to the FBI-IRS partnership, the deputy attorney general's office is involved in establishing a task force to investigate funding sources for antifa-linked groups. The joint effort reflects the government's commitment to addressing domestic terrorism threats and ensuring the safety of law enforcement and the public. The initiative underscores the importance of identifying and prosecuting individuals or groups engaged in activities that pose a threat to public safety and national security.