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In Wake of Boston Attack, Lautenberg to Reintroduce Legislation Requiring Background Checks for Sale of Explosive Powder
Official United States Government Definition of Terrorism
"An act of terrorism, means any activity that (A) involves a violent act or an act dangerous to human life that is a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or any State, or that would be a criminal violation if committed within the jurisdiction of the United States or of any State; and (B) appears to be intended (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or (iii) to affect the conduct of a government by assassination or kidnapping."
(United States Code Congressional and Administrative News, 98th Congress, Second Session, 1984, Oct. 19, volume 2; par. 3077, 98 STAT. 2707 [West Publishing Co., 1984])
Official United States Government Definition of Terrorism
I'm not sure about the legislation. But I'd hope there were some laws in place in lieu of the knowledge that there are people who's intention is to kill you simply for being born somewhere, thanks to the political actions of the country it happens to be.
Bloomberg Says Interpretation of Constitution Will ‘Have to Change’ After Boston Bombing
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Alleged 'al-Qaeda-supported' plot against Via train thwarted