Overview

• Arnold & Porter told clients the memorandum signals DOJ attention on tax‑exempt organizations and funders, including activity historically viewed as protected speech.
• Patterson Belknap said parts of the order will likely face court challenges but cautioned that new IRS audits could lead to loss of tax‑exempt status.
• WilmerHale warned the directive envisions referrals of organizations and their officers to the Justice Department for investigation and possible prosecution.
• More than 100 left‑leaning nonprofits released a letter condemning NSPM‑7 and began coordinating a “NATO‑like” mutual‑aid alliance for legal and strategic support, according to reporting.
• Coverage notes DOJ steps to open investigations into the Open Society Foundations predated the memo, while legal experts criticize the separate antifa designation as conflating ideology with terrorism.