Which statement correctly describes the scope of groups included in the offense?

• A. It includes Criminal Street Gang only
• B. It includes Foreign Terrorist Organization only
• C. It includes both Criminal Street Gang and Foreign Terrorist Organization
• D. It includes neither

Answer: (C)

The offense is built to reach activities tied to organized groups in both domestic and international contexts. The statute specifically covers behaviors involving a Criminal Street Gang as well as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, so it applies to members or supporters of either type. This broad scope ensures prosecutors can address crimes driven by local gang activity or by international terrorist groups, reflecting the aim to curb organized, group-based crime. For instance, a person acting on behalf of a criminal street gang would be covered, just as someone providing support to a foreign terrorist organization would be within the reach of the offense. Limiting the scope to only one type of group would miss scenarios where the other type is involved, which is why including both is the correct understanding.