Author: Corey Saylor, Corey Saylor Research, Advocacy Director at CAIR
Published on: 13/02/2025 | 00:00:00

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Trump’s spokesman, Alex Pfeiffer, has asserted that FBI Director nominee Kash Patel will “end the weaponisation of law enforcement” and “target crime”. For those wondering how an administration that favours headline-grabbing over justice and lawfulness might deploy weaponised law enforcement, baseless investigations, and political retaliation against those with differ viewpoints, there is much to be learned from America’s Muslims. Internet warriors claimed the decision was due to political interference. US Attorney James Jacks later issued a statement addressing these allegations. Be prepared, as this is likely what you – alongside anyone publicly expressing a dissenting opinion – will face under Trump 2.0. Since 9/11, US government agencies have been rewarded with increased funding and expanded authority for implementing counterterrorism programmes targeting Muslims. The NYPD’s Muslim surveillance and mapping programmes resulted in zero prosecutions. In 2009, a report warned of the rising threat from white supremacists and violent antigovernment groups. Prioritise serving your community, develop resilience, refuse to change who you are to please those in power, enhance legal preparedness, and build your ability to communicate directly with the American people.

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