Talk:Antifa (United States)/FAQ

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Q1: Why doesn't Wikipedia say that antifa is "far left"?

A1: You can post a message on this page about your concern but please be aware that this issue has been discussed many times before. You are encouraged to review Wikipedia's policy on consensus-building and the following discussions before posting on this subject:

Q2: Why doesn't Wikipedia say that antifa has been designated as a terrorist organisation by the United States?

A2: There is no legal statute in the United States which allows designating a domestic group as a terrorist organization. Only foreign groups may have that status. Statements from former United States Attorney General William P. Barr and former U.S. President Donald Trump do not equal a legal designation.

Q3: Why is 'antifa' spelled in lowercase?

A3: Many editors have argued that antifa is a common noun, based on available sources. There was no consensus to switch to 'Antifa' in this RfC.