April 11, 2006

Giving to the Needy … or Terrorists?

Filed under: Multimedia stories — Leo Juarez @ 4:35 pm

By Leo Juarez

Since 9/11, the U.S. government has targeted American Muslim charities suspected of sponsoring terrorism abroad. Now, overall donations to these charities are down and Muslim groups say the unjustified scrutiny is intimidating donors who are obligated to give. Leo Juarez reports.

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A Treasury Department notice is posted on the padlocked offices of KindHearts in February. The Ohio-based Muslim charity was shut down by the government amid suspected ties to the terrorist organization Hamas. (Photo courtesy of The Toledo Blade).
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