Editing Earth Liberation Front (section)

{{Evil Organization
|Box title    = Evil Organization
|Image        = ELF.png
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|fullname = Earth Liberation Front 
|alias = ELF<br>The Elves
|origin = 
|foundation = 1996
|dissolution = 
|headquarters = 
|commanders = 
|agents = 
|skills = 
|goals = Use any means necessary to defend the planet from [[pollution]] and other related ecological dangers (ongoing)
|crimes = [[Terrorism]]<br>[[Arson]]<br>Destruction of property<br>Sabotage<br>[[Vandalism]]
|type of villain = [[Eco-terrorism|Eco-Terrorists]]
}}{{Quote|No Compromise in Defence of Mother Earth.|The ELF motto.}}
The '''Earth Liberation Front (ELF)''' is a direct-action activist group associated with [[Animal Liberation Front|ALF]] and [[ARM]] - like many extreme activists they are considered terrorists by some and freedom-fighters by others, the FBI however considered ELF to be one of the greatest threats to American security and condemn their use of [[arson]] as a favored assault - stating it is "sheer luck" that none have yet died due to the group's actions.

ELF has no centralized leadership, and most members operate either independently or with others in loose cells, claiming actions under the name. However, there are organizations,  ELF Press Offices(typically one for each region), whose purpose is to publish claims of responsibility for attacks and distribute these claims to the wider media. 

Attacks usually target businesses, construction projects, or other buildings that harm the environment in some way. Most commonly, this entails arson against SUVs and pickup trucks at car dealerships, new housing developments in rural areas, and universities involved in genetic engineering research.

The ELF peaked in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but an FBI investigation known as Operation Backfire has led to a decrease in activity since it began in 2004 as more ELF members have been arrested.