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    Why the Mail Bomber Wasn’t Charged With Terrorism

    For domestic actors without international connections, the First Amendment and other civil-liberties protections make it tough to do so.
    by Kathy Gilsinan Oct 26, 2018 2 minutes
    Source: Johnny Louis / Getty

    Donald Trump condemned a spate of attempted mail bombings this week as “terrorizing acts.” And his Justice Department today charged a suspect with five federal crimes, including interstate transportation of an explosive and threats against former presidents.

    Announcing the charges against Cesar Sayoc of Florida, Attorney General Jeff Sessions characterized the mailings, which were directed at prominent critics of Trump, as “political violence”—which is a

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