Vladimir Putin signed a new law in Russia yesterday expanding the definition of an “extremist organization.” From now on, any “community” perceived by Putin as aligned with such organizations will also be legally classified as extremist. The concept is somewhat vague, but essentially, it means that groups of people — even if not formally affiliated with any extremist organization — can be labeled as such if the Russian judiciary, which is controlled by Putin, deems them to be aligned.

Among the groups already designated as extremist by Putin are Meta (which owns Facebook and Instagram) and LGBT+ groups, which Putin claims violate Russia’s “moral, traditional, and family values.”

Specifically regarding LGBT+ communities, this new law opens the door for any homosexual person in Russia — or anyone who identifies with any group under the LGBT+ flag — to be legally classified as an “extremist,” even without being part of any official organization.