National Socialist Legion

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National Socialist Legion
FormationJanuary 2018
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Affiliations Vanguard America (previous group)

The National Socialist Legion (NSL) is an American neo-nazi hate group. [1] [2] The group split off from Vanguard America in January 2018 due to accusations of ineffective leadership and infighting. [1] [2] The NSL has been active in around eight U.S. states, mainly distributing propaganda. [1] According to the Anti-Defamation League, the group describes itself as a "revolutionary National Socialist organization" preparing for "the coming Racial Holy War." [1] New members of the NSL are purportedly required to read white supremacist texts, including The Turner Diaries and Siege. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "National Socialist Legion". Anti-Defamation League . Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  2. 1 2 "Vanguard America". Anti-Defamation League. Retrieved 2021-12-06.