Senate Launches Investigation Into American Muslims for Palestine Over Alleged Hamas Ties
Senator Bill Cassidy demands records from AMP and universities on anti-Israel campus protests and alleged terrorist affiliations.
- Senator Bill Cassidy announced a formal Senate investigation into American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) and its alleged connections to Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization.
- The Pensions Committee has requested detailed records from AMP leadership, including its chairman Hatem Bazian, regarding financial and logistical support for campus protests.
- Letters were sent to several universities, including Columbia, UCLA, and George Washington, seeking information about Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and their ties to AMP.
- The investigation is part of broader federal efforts to address rising antisemitism and potential terrorist ties linked to anti-Israel protests on U.S. college campuses.
- AMP has previously refused to comply with court orders to disclose financial records, raising concerns about transparency and alleged misuse of funds.