Terrorism is defined as “the use of violence/intimidation in pursuit of political aims.” This is the same definition used to declare ISIL and other terror groups, as terrorist organizations. Black Lives Matter has earned this title due to its violent actions in multiple cities and their influence in the killings of multiple police officers throughout the United States. This group has already been described as a hate group because of it's racist and police hating actions by Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke, a speaker at last year's RNC. It is time for the the U.S. Department of State to be consistent in its actions – and just as they rightfully declared ISIL a terror group, they must declare Black Lives Matter a terror group – on the grounds of principle, integrity, morality, and safety.