Do We Need A Domestic Terrorism Statute?

After the tragic May 14 mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket, lawmakers and law enforcement agencies are searching for ways to prevent more of these horrific crimes. Jones Day’s Justin Herdman outlines the arguments made by proponents of a possible federal domestic terrorism statute, explains why current statutes targeting international terrorists are likely not applicable to domestic cases, and talks about how a statute might ultimately read.