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U.S. Muslim Groups Express Increasing Suspicion of FBI Activities

By Howard M. Friedman

A front-page article in today's New York Times reports on the increasing tensions in the U.S. between the FBI and Muslim organizations. A relationship that had been built beginning in 2001 has unraveled after FBI informers have infiltrated mosques to locate those who may be planning terrorist activity. Many Muslims are increasingly concerned that FBI informers may be everywhere, and are more hesitant to volunteer for Muslim charitable groups. Law enforcement officials are concerned that these suspicions may result in loss of an early-warning system against domestic terrorism that has been created.

Full post as published by Religion Clause on December 18, 2009 (boomark / email).