The Daily Caller News Foundation confirmed that federal authorities are investigating a fire at a building that is home to three conservative groups as a possible arson attack.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is investigating a Sunday morning fire at a shared office building for three conservative groups in suburban Minneapolis as a possible act of arson, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) said. officials told DCNF. The official did not say who might be targeted in the investigation or what their potential motive might have been.

The damaged building is located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, and is home to the Center for American Experimentation (CAE), the Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC), and TakeCharge. Other organizations also rent space in the building, but their offices appear to have escaped major damage. (Related: Pro-life groups sound alarm over repeated attacks, accuse FBI and Justice Department of inadequate response)

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The investigation into the fire involves the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as well as several other local and state agencies and law enforcement agencies, ATF officials told DCNF.

“The arson was clearly committed by someone. They targeted a conservative organization. They did not firebomb chiropractors, psychologists, or the Manufacturers Alliance,” said CAE President John.・Hinderaker said. Said Possibility of potential attack. “We are working with authorities to identify the perpetrator.”

CAE I focus UMLC works to analyze and develop policy on a wide range of topics, from the economy and energy to families. make an effort “We will pursue freedom cases to prevent government overreach, left-wing special interest policies, constitutional violations, and corruption in public unions.” take commandMeanwhile, it is “committed to countering the prevailing narrative in popular culture that America is structured to undermine the lives of Black Americans.”

“It is deeply disturbing that because of the work we do for the people of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, we may have been targeted by arson, an act of domestic terrorism.” said James Dickey, UMLC's Assistant Attorney General. Said About fire. “Most importantly, we are grateful that our team is safe and, to our knowledge, no one was harmed in the fire.”

Although other organizations in the building escaped damage, the building may become uninhabitable for an extended period of time, potentially negatively impacting business. according to Go to Alpha News.

“Attempts to silence us will not work,” said TakeCharge President Kendall Qualls. Said There is a possibility of arson. “This act gives us the courage to be stronger and speak louder.”

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