cross-posted from: https://hilariouschaos.com/post/2729588
Author: Al Jazeera
Published on: 19/05/2025 | 00:00:00AI Summary:
The provision would have given the executive branch authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits that it deems supportive of “terrorism” Advocates have warned that the legislative effort – which failed to pass as a stand-alone bill last year – could be abused to crack down on groups that the administration does not agree with. The reason for the disappearance of the provision remains unclear. Republicans can ill-afford unnecessary issues that could derail passage of legislation. ‘Chill free speech’ Rights groups have been rallying against the “Nonprofit Killer”. The proposal would have granted secretary of state power to unilaterally declare an NGO “terrorist supporting” and make it ineligible for tax exemptions. Hamadanchy said being accused of supporting terrorism could prompt banks to close down the accounts of the groups. He noted that existing laws make material support for a designated “terrorist” group a criminal offence with severe penalties. The legislative push coincided with the Trump administration’s crackdown on Palestinian rights supporters, especially on college campuses.Original: 852 words
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