According to Researchers Presenting at the Annual Meeting of the American

question 55

True/False

According to researchers presenting at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in February 2008, domestic extremists who commit violence in the name of their cause (for example, abortion or the environment) account for very little of the damage from terrorist incidents in the United States.

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Definitions:

Foucha V. Louisiana

A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that ruled it unconstitutional to indefinitely confine someone in a psychiatric hospital if they were not mentally ill and did not present a danger to themselves or others.

Hospitalized Offenders

Individuals who have committed crimes and are undergoing treatment in a hospital setting, typically due to mental health issues or substance abuse.

Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, which has the ultimate judicial authority to interpret and decide upon the constitutionality of laws.

Sex Crimes

Illegal acts that involve forced or unwanted sexual activity against one or more individuals.