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The San Diego imam defended Hamas' Oct. 7 attack

forward.com · May 19, 2026

CSPII Commentary: Just 13 days after Oct. 7, 2023, Imam Taha Hassane said: “When people are occupied, then the resistance is justified — it becomes a human right.”

Muslim American groups say Republicans are weaponising congressional hearings

tribune.com.pk · May 15, 2026

Muslim American groups condemned Republican congressional hearings titled “Sharia-Free America,” saying they weaponise government against Muslims and revive anti-Muslim tropes. The report cites CAIR data on rising complaints, Republican attacks on CAIR, and criticism from rights advocates and Democrats.