As countries consider more bans on right-wing terrorist organizations, they would do well to consider the experience of #Germany, which has long banned right-wing groups. Anna Meier argues that the German effort is ineffective. Not only does white supremacist violence in Germany remain high, but the bans often empower police forces with racist leanings and otherwise bolster structural forces that target minority communities.

#CVE #CounteringViolentExtremism

https://www.lawfareblog.com/who-really-benefits-banning-white-supremacist-groups