Arrest of American who has given $1m in aid to Palestine prompts fears of ‘growing repression from Trump’

US Extradition Request for 'Fergie' Chambers Raises Fears of Politicized Prosecution A high-profile extradition request from the US government has sparked concerns that humanitarian aid to Palestine is being unfairly conflated with terrorism. James "Fergie" Chambers, a wealthy American donor to left-wing causes, was arrested in Ibiza and is now being held without bail in Madrid. The US Justice Department's allegations that Chambers provided material support to Hamas have left left-wing circles in Spain on edge, with many worried about the potential "chilling effects" on support for the Palestinian cause. As a hearing approaches to determine whether Chambers can be released on bail, the case is being closely monitored in the US for signs of a broader crackdown on advocacy for Palestine.

Extradition request for James ‘Fergie’ Chambers sparks concerns that US government is conflating humanitarian aid with terrorismThe arrest in Ibiza and US justice department extradition request for a wealthy American donor to lefwing causes in connection with alleged material support for Hamas is sending ripples through leftwing circles in Spain and being closely monitored in the US for potential “chilling effects” on support for Palestine.Spanish authorities detained James “Fergie” Chambers Friday and are now holding him without bail in Madrid. A hearing is scheduled on whether he can be released on bail for Thursday. Continue reading...