The Congressional Research Service described antifa as 'decentralized' and without a unifying organizational structure or detailed ideology, and characterized it as a broadly defined movement associated with anarchism, socialism, and communism.
November 12, 2025
high
descriptive
Analytical characterization of the antifa movement by a legislative research body.
As of 2025-10-14, approximately 670 people had been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom since its inception, according to the Congressional Research Service.
October 14, 2025
high
temporal
Cumulative count of Medal of Freedom recipients reported by the Congressional Research Service.
A June 2020 report by the Congressional Research Service described antifa as decentralized and lacking a unifying organizational structure, consisting of independent, radical, like-minded groups and individuals who largely adhere to principles of anarchism, socialism and communism.
June 01, 2020
high
descriptive
Summary characterization of antifa from a Congressional Research Service report.
A 2006 Congressional Research Service report states that before invoking the Insurrection Act the president must first call for the 'insurgents' to disperse, and if stability is not restored the president may then issue an executive order to deploy troops.
January 01, 2006
high
legal
Procedural steps for invoking the Insurrection Act as described by the Congressional Research Service in 2006.