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NY state attorney general threatens counterterror org at behest of Hamas-linked CAIR

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James claims that “IPT targeted the organizations and individuals in a concerted effort to infringe on the rights of Muslims, including their right to worship, peacefully assemble and organize politically, petition the government, and to vote.” This is patently false and absurd. IPT was looking for evidence of jihad terror sympathies and activity, and did absolutely nothing to infringe upon Muslims’ “right to worship, peacefully assemble and organize politically, petition the government, and to vote.”

It is noteworthy that Letitia James is attorney general of the state of New York and has sent this letter to IPT at the behest of the Hamas-linked Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), but she has not charged IPT or Steven Emerson with any crime. That in itself is a clear indication that IPT did nothing illegal, as James would certainly have happily brought charges if there had been any possible grounds to do so.

The worst part of this ridiculous action by James, however, is her casual and unexplained use of the appellation “anti-Muslim hate group” for the Investigative Project on Terrorism. This is a highly tendentious and unjustified designation that originates with the discredited Leftist smear machine the Southern Poverty Law Center. It is irresponsible and ominous for an official who is supposedly administering impartial justice to use this term as if it were established and indisputable fact. In a sane world, James would be impeached and removed from office for this alone. In our world, she’ll probably be elected governor.

“Attorney General James Warns Hate Group to Immediately Stop Spying on Muslim Communities,” Letitia James, April 1, 2022:

NEW YORK – On the eve of Ramadan, New York Attorney General Letitia James today warned a known anti-Muslim hate group to stop spying on Muslim communities. Attorney General James sent a cease-and-desist letter to Steven Emerson and the Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT) directing them to immediately stop any unlawful and discriminatory surveillance they may be conducting on Muslim communities in New York. The action follows reports that IPT paid informants and infiltrators for over a decade to spy on Muslim houses of worship, Muslim advocacy groups, and prominent Muslim leaders — blatant violations of their civil rights. Attorney General James also issued a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), requesting an investigation into IPT’s possible violations of federal criminal and civil rights laws. As a charity that operates in New York, IPT is required to follow state laws, and is subject to enforcement by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). Furthermore, Attorney General James warned against any discriminatory action targeting communities.  

“As we enter the holy month of Ramadan, it’s more important than ever that we show our support for our Muslim communities and stand up to Islamophobia and hate of any and every kind,” said Attorney General James. “Let me be clear: We will not bow to hate, we will not enable bias, and we will not empower Islamophobia. I urge DOJ to stand with us and use its considerable power to protect Muslim communities throughout New York and across the nation. Our constitution protects the rights of all communities to live without harassment or intimidation; we will remain vigilant in the protection of these rights.”

In December 2021, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) revealed that for more than a decade, IPT paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to spies in order to gain access to Muslim organizations and leaderships to record confidential conversations and documents. Most notably, IPT reportedly infiltrated the Ohio chapter of CAIR, through its then-leader, Romin Iqbal, who leaked confidential documents and recordings. In another undercover operation, IPT paid more than $100,000 to Tariq Nelson to spy on members of a mosque in Virginia and record privileged conversations without other participants’ knowledge.   

The documents and recordings collected by IPT include a 2010 meeting of national Muslim leaders discussing the negative responses to the proposed Islamic center near Ground Zero in lower Manhattan, and a 2015 discussion of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric. Public statements from those involved in the operation suggest that IPT targeted the organizations and individuals in a concerted effort to infringe on the rights of Muslims, including their right to worship, peacefully assemble and organize politically, petition the government, and to vote….

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  1. I understand that I am not popular or particularly welcome here. I would like to remind those who still read my comments that I have been matching islam with the law criminal conspiracy for a long time (years?). Few have expressed interest in the prospect, and many fewer than that have expressed agreement. Sooner or later the issue will be tried in a US court. It will be tried most likely because some ignorant genius will assume the islamic doctrine is entirely peaceful and accuse those who know better of false statements.

    Omelets cannot be made without breaking eggs. Perceptions cannot be changed without contests, some in courtrooms and others in “the field”. Mike Nifong may be the first well-known example of prosecutorial abuse who was caught and punished. He should not be the last. Prosecutorial immunity from civil suit is not absolute. And there is no prosecutorial immunity from criminal prosecution or impeachment.

    If groundless legal action is taken it could be a good time to help several ways, not including loading the case with additional parties. Money and expert witnesses can destroy a groundless prosecution. Once the groundless prosecution is exposed and stopped, then the prosecutor becomes the defendant and justice can prevail. That is my opinion, for what little it is worth.

    • FA,

      I believe they are ripe for charges under RICO. I could be wrong, but the things they do are so much like the Mafia, Cosa Nostra, the AB, and others who have been prosecuted under that Law.
      If not for the corrupt actions of a pretend pres, by the name of “bo,” c.a.i.rats would be in prison serving time for sending funds to hamas. but he stopped the trial and allowed these scum to continue their dirty deeds.

      • The issue here, FA, is that Attorney General James is conflating the ordinary human rights of Muslims with ISLAMIC TERRORISTIC JIHAD. Jihad can be conducted by lawfare, by legislation, by journalism, by speech, by economic sabotage and by terrorism and funding terrorism.

        Attorney General James doesn’t realize that she is deluded to believe Islam is benign! Islam is hostile to the disbelieving kufaar.

        Islam is hostile to and at war with non-Muslim KAFIRS.

        By HIDING and SHIELDING jihad from exposure, Attorney General James is COMPLICIT with jihad. The purpose of jihad is to subjugate the KUFAAR.

    • Mr. Anderson,
      I don’t know what’s been said or by who, but I for one enjoy reading your comments and your legal expertise.

      Sincerely,
      GE

    • Frank Anderson wrote:

      I understand that I am not popular or particularly welcome here.
      ………………..

      Why would you say that, Frank? Many people read and reply positively to your comments here, including myself.

      My only real disagreement with you is the idea that people have the right to assault others if they feel offended by their speech–this is exactly the basis on which Muslims attack and murder their critics.

      As for this issue, I would *love* to see Jihad terror prosecuted under RICO–I just am not sure how likely this would be, but I am not a lawyer as you are. If you can put together a legal case for this, I would be happy to see it.

      • There is a difference IN THE LAW between a technical battery (a harmless slap on the face) and one which inflicts grave or life-threatening injury. Every time I drive someone tailgates me because I am not going fast enough. I drive within the law according to the posted limits. Those who tailgate threaten me with DEATH or QUADRIPLEGIA because of my weak and surgically repaired neck. That is not a slap: THAT IS ATTEMPTED MURDER. I recently had my vehicle destroyed and came close to testing the special seat because of such an illegal driver. If I had been going faster, the second impact where my vehicle hit a concrete divider would have broken my neck.

        I have defended cases where simple technical assaults (batteries) were falsely claimed against my clients. All this commentary by non-lawyers, and even those with degrees who never defended a case, are quite unjustified and uninformed. To mock or criticize me for knowing details that are missed by those who lack both the education and experience is quite unpleasant. Seach the word “provocation”. What I wrote is accepted by many as correct when argued as a defense to a slap on the face, but not an attempted or successful murder.

      • In response to your second thought-I believe I have many times explained in the endless circle of pointless and unproductive handwringing which goes on with the “religion vel non” argument that islam is, whatever else it may be, an illegal criminal conspiracy contrary to the accepted law and definition of a criminal conspiracy, which also comports with civil conspiracy-1) An agreement 2) Of 2 or more persons (natural or legal) 3) For an unlawful purpose (goal) or to use unlawful means for an otherwise lawful goal 4) ANY overt act by ANY participant in furtherance of the goal.

        Islam meets every one of those elements. There is no time limit. A conspiracy can last 1400 years as well as 1400 seconds. It can include billions as well as 2 people. The overt acts include, depending on who is counting, 250 to 1000 MILLION dead human beings, the mutilation and slavery of billions more and a death toll that rises every day worldwide.

        A suit or prosecution for opposing muslim atrocities, jihad, is much like the tar baby in the Uncle Remus story. Those who file it will deeply hate having filed it IF it is fought with the truth and appropriate zeal, or as some would say, FEROCITY.

        • As you know, but not the politicians, every mosque is a conspiracy house.

        • M.C. I spent more than 2 years just doing research and writing, followed by more or less 10 years of litigation making use of that research. The legal description of conspiracy is not the product of my imagination, but the law as stated in the statutes and decisions which comprise the federal and state law of the United States.

          According to the law of conspiracy in the United States, EVERY person who is part of the conspiracy is equally guilty of ALL the acts done by ANY member. Anyone reading here can search and READ the case of United States v. Gary Greenough, 609 F. Supp 1090 from the Southern District of Alabama 1985 for one of the most concise introductions and explanations of conspiracy law I found in my research. There is no need to go to a law library. Searching the name, “United States v. Gary Greenough” should present several connections free of charge.

          When it is understood that conspiracy reaches all its members, all who share the goal, then their locations have no relevance to their guilt and responsibility.

      • Frank Anderson wrote:

        There is a difference IN THE LAW between a technical battery (a harmless slap on the face) and one which inflicts grave or life-threatening injury.
        …………………………

        Dear Frank, I disagree that just because an assault is not life-threatening that it is harmless. Of course assault that is life threatening is worse.

        But no one has the right to initiate physical violence against another person for what they feel is an offensive joke.

        And if assault over offense is normalized, as here, one should not assume that it will end at slapping. And indeed it does not–Muslims, for instance, regularly seriously harm and even murder people for daring to offend them by critizing Islam or the “Prophet”.

        More:

        Every time I drive someone tailgates me because I am not going fast enough. I drive within the law according to the posted limits. Those who tailgate threaten me with DEATH or QUADRIPLEGIA because of my weak and surgically repaired neck. That is not a slap: THAT IS ATTEMPTED MURDER.
        …………………………

        Frank, I am sorry that you are in such a vulnerable state.

        But intent matters in the law, as well–speeding and tailgating are indeed illegal, but I very much doubt that anyone tailgating you knows that you have had neck surgery–they are being inconsiderate and reckless, but probably not intentionally murderous.

        More:

        I have defended cases where simple technical assaults (batteries) were falsely claimed against my clients. All this commentary by non-lawyers, and even those with degrees who never defended a case, are quite unjustified and uninformed.
        …………………………

        Dear Frank, Will Smith assaulting Chris Rock was seen *by millions of viewers*. This awards ceremony was being televised and then the video clip has also been posted to YouTube and has been shown on many news shows. My saying that Will Smith slapped Chris Rock is *not* a false claim. Moreover, Smith has not denied the assault; just justified it.

        And, with all respect, the idea that only lawyers who have defended similar cases are allowed to discuss this violence is mistaken. There is actually–thank goodness!–no law saying that only defense attorneys may speak about violence, pro or con.

        More:

        To mock or criticize me for knowing details that are missed by those who lack both the education and experience is quite unpleasant. Seach the word “provocation”. What I wrote is accepted by many as correct when argued as a defense to a slap on the face, but not an attempted or successful murder.
        …………………………

        Frank I never once mocked you, nor would I.

        But slapping someone *is* misdemeanor battery. That crime is so out of control that few are prosecuted for such a crime–and fewer still convicted–does not mean that this should be a societal norm.

        “Is Will Smith’s Oscars slap considered assault or battery under California law?”

        https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/Is-Will-Smith-s-Oscars-slap-considered-assault-17034340.php

        This is especially difficult if, as here, the victim refuses to file a police report.

        Since you don’t believe that anyone who is not a defence attorney should be allowed to comment on this case, I quote one from this article:

        ““Is it a crime? Absolutely,” said Michael Cardoza, a defense attorney and former prosecutor in San Francisco and Alameda counties. He noted that although Rock refrained from reporting the attack, district attorneys do not need a victim’s cooperation to charge someone for battery.

        Cardoza cited a jury instruction that “words, no matter how opprobrious, do not give you justification to hit another person.”

        Still, Cardoza does not believe it would serve the public interest to file charges. He also saw problems that could hobble the case, including a reluctant victim…”

        I’m glad that Smith didn’t try to murder Rock–but the idea that anything short of this is OK is disturbng.

        More:

        In response to your second thought-I believe I have many times explained in the endless circle of pointless and unproductive handwringing which goes on with the “religion vel non” argument that islam is, whatever else it may be, an illegal criminal conspiracy contrary to the accepted law and definition of a criminal conspiracy, which also comports with civil conspiracy-1) An agreement 2) Of 2 or more persons (natural or legal) 3) For an unlawful purpose (goal) or to use unlawful means for an otherwise lawful goal 4) ANY overt act by ANY participant in furtherance of the goal.

        Islam meets every one of those elements. There is no time limit. A conspiracy can last 1400 years as well as 1400 seconds. It can include billions as well as 2 people. The overt acts include, depending on who is counting, 250 to 1000 MILLION dead human beings, the mutilation and slavery of billions more and a death toll that rises every day worldwide.

        A suit or prosecution for opposing muslim atrocities, jihad, is much like the tar baby in the Uncle Remus story. Those who file it will deeply hate having filed it IF it is fought with the truth and appropriate zeal, or as some would say, FEROCITY.
        …………………………

        I’d like to see this happen.

    • Frank Anderson says,

      “I understand that I am not popular or particularly welcome here.”

      That certainly doesn’t include me – I try to read all of your comments.

      Very informative.

      • James, most humbly and sincerely, thank you. I write here my “message in a bottle” to a person I will probably never see or speak with again. For that reason, I keep my comments carefully stated. By education and a lifetime of experience, both my own, that of clients, family and friends, there is reason to support my contentions. I wish my official adopted father, who died before I was 9, and my second father-by-choice, his best friend, Brother Mason, and brother-in-law, had left me such a message. I have a problem with being ridiculed as shown by my 14-year+ war with the Mississippi State Bar. I understand that people may not understand or agree with my thoughts: That is the price paid for being original. But I do not take being mocked lightly. Frank

    • Mr. Anderson, thank you, I totally agree that Prosecutors who bring groundless cases before the court should face sanctions. There needs to be a review of prosecutors who also fail to charge the wealthy or politically connected criminals, the laws need to apply equally to everyone.

    • Frank I don’t know why you should think that you are not popular or welcome here, because that is not the way you come across to me.
      I’ve not had a lot of correspondence with you, but I have had a little, and when you have answered posts it’s always in a most polite and courteous manner. In fact Frank you give me the impression that your an extremely decent person.

      • J.S. that is exactly the impression I wish to EARN. When non-lawyers and non-practicing lawyers who have never learned the difference between a harmless slap in the face and attempted murder criticize me for explaining that important legal difference, I am offended. It takes a bachelor’s degree, 3 or 4 years of law school, a character and fitness investigation, a 3-day closed book bar exam and continuing legal education to gain the experience of practicing law and seeing just how much is not taught in law school. On top of those credentials, I have a busload of friends and mentors who have spent decades teaching me. I am a licensed lawyer in 2 states in spite of the corrupt efforts of one of them to destroy me for obeying the law. The other state supported me. I have been a lawyer licensed for over 40 years (presently retired) and have actually argued cases and represented clients. That should mean I know at least a few things some who attack, criticize and question me do not.

        • Frank, I have never seen anyone here claim that there is no difference between a slap and attempted murder–certainly I have never said any such thing. Citations, please.

  2. The U.S. seems to be losing its identity, just more critical race theory brainwashing which is aimed at the majority of Americans, it seems to me!

  3. unlawful and discriminatory surveillance they may be conducting on Muslim communities

    • My pc decided that was enough of a comment.

      the reason for the copy paste…this *stopping* of “unlawful and discriminatory surveillance” would imply that IPT and Mr. Emerson have been engaging in “unlawful and discriminatory” acts.

      If he has not, then there is nothing to stop. And just sending people in to a mozlum barracks to listen could be charged for any parent who sends a child of theirs into a barracks to listen.

      something that stands out; this fool said the filthy, violence-ridden month is “holy.” this is so far from True, she has to be biased toward the filth of islam and mozlums who celebrate it with such abandon and threats to the public due to what they hear in their barracks and read from their book of evil commands and demands that they murder others for their fake ‘god.’

      She said, “we will not enable bias,” but she is doing just that by threatening IPT in this manner and using the stupid lying term mozlums use to silence Truth; the fake “phobia.”

  4. Maybe CAIR and its sympathisers will fail and thus be weakened.

    We can pray!

  5. New York State Attorney General Letitia James refers to “the holy month of Ramadan”. Why does she think Ramadan is holy? Is it any holier than, say, February?

    Also, she writes, “Our constitution protects the rights of all communities to live without harassment or intimidation.” Which constitution is she referring to: the New York State constitution, or the federal constitution? Please quote the provisions in this constitution that prohibit harassment or intimidation of all communities?

  6. S.H., in doing research for my paper The Nuremberg Rule in the Workplace: An Observation, I found 2 cases I think might interest you. United States v. Gary Greenough, 609 F. Supp 1090, AND 782 F.2d 1556 (5th Cir. 1986). The second case is United States v. Dan Alexander, 850 F.2d 1500 (11th Cir. 1988) Both cases originated in Mobile Alabama right at the split of the 5th Circuit into the 5th and 11th Circuits. 5th Circuit cases are generally accepted as authority in 11th, when decided before the split.

    The article is available from Baywood Publishing, Journal of Individual Employment Rights, Vol 2(2) pages 153-164, 1993-94 issue. Hobb’s Act and RICO were prominent in the discussion, which was reviewed and supported by the Executive Director and General Counsel of my state bar, and by one of my law professors who served 2 terms as US Attorney.

    I would also recommend searching the name Mike Nifong to follow his saga. Removed from office, disbarred, sued, lost, bankrupted, denied discharge of the judgments, criminally prosecuted and convicted.

    • Thank you, FA.

      I followed the nifong case from the beginning and thought he was way, way out of line and doing very wrong things to those guys and their reputations and I had a feeling from the get-go that the woman was lying. I was glad to see the truth come out and his position changed.

  7. NY state attorney general threatens counterterror org at behest of Hamas-linked CAIR
    ………………

    Just disgusting–as though plotting Jihad terror is a right under US law.

    Letitia James is an ignorant fool–or she is something much worse.

    \James has also called the NRA “terrorist”, and has claimed that President Trump is somehow responsible for “hate crimes” in New York and demanded unnamed new laws to shut him up.

        • According to the law, which all lawyers are held to know, a person intends ALL the natural consequences of their actions.

        • Frank, it is true that I am not a lawyer. But I can certainly imagine many cases where someone may unintentonally abet illegal or immoral behavior.

          Letitia James sounds like an idiot–but I don’t know if she actually understands that CAIR is linked to Jihad terror. I know some decent but foolish people who believe that CAIR is just a “civil rights group”. Someone like James, given her position, *should* know better–but that doesn’t mean that she does.

  8. The look on her face reminds me of i. hooper….smug and arrogant. Like two peas…of different shades, but of the same substance inside.

    • Well, well, that is no surprise. the criminal is out to destroy the country and the citizens who are law-abiding. he’s the devil in human form and all of his cohorts are chosen due to their evil heart condition. we can call them paid hit-men.

  10. Leftist blacks are nothing but the tools of islam. I guess picking cotton is just their lot in life.

    • My family and I picked cotton. It’s hard work and not really appreciated for all that cotton does for people, families, businesses, etc. Most comfortable clothing is made from cotton.

      Not many people today would be able to do the job; and since there are big machines that pick, it isn’t necessary for humans to bend the backs to do it.

      I’m not Black. Of course, you did write “Leftist black” so guess you didn’t mean all Blacks. Just the ones such as this idiot in NY. Perhaps she should try a hard job for a change, and do less damage than she is with this threat.

  11. A fifth column saboteur with the ethics of a well poisoner.

    Her ideological predecessors were identically convinced of their historical infallibility when they butchered the Tsar’s family and threw the little bodies down a well.

    For the Greater Good. They hold the franchise.

  12. In the upside-down Orwellian reality we now live in CAIR, an unindicted co-conspiratot in the terror financing Holy Land trial, is bringing charges against The Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT)!! In the world of objective reality, CAIR is commiting jihadi lawfare and the Att. General of NY is helping them. Letitia James is unfit to serve.

  13. Whole organizations can be charged, tried and convicted of crimes. In the primary war crimes trial at Nuremberg the entire SS was a defendant and was convicted. Because that trial was conducted pursuant to the Treaty of London (1945) which established the law and was duly ratified and adopted by the United States and every other country which joined the United Nations, any organizational entity is chargeable along with its members. That is worth remembering for application today..

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