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Trump’s declaration is primarily symbolic but signals a tough stance aimed at rallying conservative support and demonstrating security resolve. Legally, the U.S. government faces hurdles since there is no established process for domestic groups to be officially labeled as terrorist organizations. Law enforcement agencies can, however, utilize existing criminal statutes, such as the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), to target organized criminal activity linked to Antifa. Prosecutors could potentially pursue charges for criminal enterprises if coordination and funding streams are traced across operations.