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House Passes H.R. 9495, Allowing Trump to Revoke Nonprofit Status, Raising Civil Liberties Concerns

Nov 21, 2024, 03:58 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 9495, a bill that would grant the Trump administration unilateral power to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations without due process. This legislation, opposed by over 160 organizations, has been criticized as a 'nonprofit killer' for its potential to undermine civil liberties. The bill's broad, vague provisions could be abused to target political opponents, including groups like Planned Parenthood and the ACLU. It has divided Jewish groups, with the ADL and AIPAC supporting it for its measures against terror-supporting nonprofits, while progressive Jewish groups and the Reform and Conservative movements oppose it for its perceived threat to freedom of speech and due process. Despite some bipartisan support for provisions aimed at combating terrorism, the bill's passage has raised concerns about its implications for nonprofit advocacy and the potential for political misuse.