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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.

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Protestors demonstrate and demand the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, Monday, March 10, 2025, outside the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) at Senate hearing to address antisemitism at college campuses on Thursday. (Pool photo via AP)

Overview

  • 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.