In a move that has sparked widespread concern, the Health and Human Services secretary has set its sights on the largest Muslim civil rights organization in the country, as Republican politicians increasingly run on a platform of Islamophobia ahead of the midterm elections. The decision comes as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaxxer and longtime ally of the Trump administration, claims that he is now investigating "terrorism" in addition to vaccine-related issues. Critics warn that the secretary's actions and Kennedy's investigation may be part of a larger effort to undermine the Muslim community and silence its advocates, as the country heads into a contentious election season. The implications of this move are far-reaching, and could have serious consequences for the civil liberties of American Muslims.
The Health and Human Services secretary is targeting the largest Muslim civil rights organization as Republicans run on Islamophobia in a tough midterm cycle. The post RFK Jr. Claims He’s Investigating Terrorism Now, Too appeared first on The Intercept.
