Anti-Extremism Program Won't Stop Hate, Say Muslims

As white nationalist movements experience a resurgence across the U.S. leading to violence — from a deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, to a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas — political leaders are searching for answers.

For some, the solution lies in reviving the federal Countering Violent Extremism program.

Developed under the Department of Homeland Security in 2011, CVE aims to prevent all forms of violent extremism through community partnerships. But its primary motive was to prevent homegrown radicalization "that is inspired by al-Qa'ida and its affiliates and adherents."