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U.S. Army anti-terrorism briefing labels National Right to Life and pro-life groups as “terrorist groups”

Quick Hit:

A recent anti-terrorism briefing at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) labeled several pro-life organizations, including National Right to Life and Operation Rescue, as “terrorist groups,” according to analyst Sam Shoemate. 

Key Details:

  • Analyst Sam Shoemate tweeted, “An anti-terrorism brief was held on Fort Liberty (Bragg) today where they listed several Pro-Life organizations as ‘terrorist organizations.’” This included National Right to Life and Operation Rescue.
  • The slide also featured a screenshot of a license plate with “IM4IT.” Shoemate noted, “They also included a screenshot of a license plate with ‘IM4IT,’ which is a plate many Pro-Life citizens put on their car which implies normal citizens are terrorists if they display this plate.”
  • The briefing falsely accused these organizations of bombing abortion clinics. Shoemate highlighted the seriousness of this misrepresentation: “They also falsely attribute the bombing of abortion clinics to National Right to Life.”

Diving Deeper:

According to analyst Sam Shoemate, an anti-terrorism briefing held at Fort Liberty on Wednesday has ignited controversy by labeling several pro-life organizations, including National Right to Life and Operation Rescue, as terrorist groups. Shoemate’s revelations have drawn significant backlash from pro-life advocates who see it as an unjust and extreme characterization of their movement.

Shoemate pointed out that the briefing, which followed a slide on ISIS, included these pro-life organizations alongside known terrorist groups. The slide not only listed these groups but also included a screenshot of a license plate with “IM4IT.” This plate, often displayed by pro-life citizens, was used to imply that ordinary supporters of the pro-life movement are considered terrorists by the military. “The organizations labeled by the army as terror organizations include National Right to Life and Operation Rescue,” Shoemate tweeted. He also noted the inclusion of the “IM4IT” license plate, stating, “They also included a screenshot of a license plate with ‘IM4IT,’ which is a plate many Pro-Life citizens put on their car which implies normal citizens are terrorists if they display this plate.”

The slide went on to describe the activities of these organizations, which include being pro-life, opposing Roe v. Wade, demonstrating and protesting (activities protected under the First Amendment), “Truth Displays,” and picketing. Notably, the briefing falsely accused National Right to Life of bombing abortion clinics—a serious and unfounded allegation. “They also falsely attribute the bombing of abortion clinics to National Right to Life,” Shoemate emphasized in his tweet, capturing the frustration and disbelief among pro-life advocates.

This incident has raised concerns about the Department of Defense’s approach to pro-life organizations. Critics argue that labeling these groups as terrorist organizations, rather than extremist groups, represents a severe overreach and an attempt to silence political dissent.