Many modern groups, like the Westboro Baptist Church, have radical religious views, but these beliefs are neither necessary nor sufficient to classify them as violent extremists without the intent to carry out or advocate for specific acts of violence.
After the crisis at Fort Sumter, generals Benjamin Butler and Winfield Scott announced their intent to arrest Maryland legislators who advocated secession, but Lincoln overruled them.
In Massachusetts, the threat of a similar suit has been brewing; the state has been negotiating with patients' advocates, who sent notice of their intent to sue a month ago.
Meanwhile, federal agents made a third arrest last week and charged Quentin Staggers, a local advocate for the homeless, with possession with intent to distribute synthetic cannabinoids and conspiracy.
RaceWire points out that many immigration reform advocates are concerned that, by declaring an intent to simply reform the detention system, the administration is failing to discuss any alternatives to detention.
The site is not shy about its intent to shape media coverage, and Mr. Assange said he considered himself both a journalist and an advocate; should he be forced to choose one, he would choose advocate.
Lathe describes his intent to provide material accessible to researchers as well as nonspecialists, including families, medical practitioners, teachers, psychologists, and advocates, and he has done so to a reasonable extent.
c. intent to harm others.
Town officials have denied intent to discriminate.
