House Approves Controversial Bill Targeting Nonprofits Linked to Terrorism
TL;DR
The US House passed a bill granting the government power to strip non-profits of tax-exempt status if deemed to support terrorism, without requiring evidence. Critics argue it could suppress advocacy groups and be misused by Trump against political opponents. The bill, which combines this measure with tax relief for Americans imprisoned abroad, passed with a simple majority after failing to secure a two-thirds majority previously. Opponents warn it violates due process and could lead to authoritarian abuse.
- US House passes bill to punish non-profits deemed to support ‘terrorism’ The Guardian US
- The House Just Blessed Trump’s Authoritarian Playbook by Passing Nonprofit-Killer Bill The Intercept
- HR 9495 will be reintroduced for a vote. The “terrorist-supporting organizations” law would be dangerous. Slate
- House Passes Antiterror Financing Bill as Democrats Warn Trump Could Abuse It The New York Times
- House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism The Associated Press
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