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260910PC Darf ein Muslim an der Gedenkfeier für 9-11 teilnehmen?Mensch Mahler am 10.09.2026Familien von Opfern der Terroranschläge vom 11. September 2001 fordern, dass New Yorks Bürgermeister Zohran Mamdani nicht an der zentralen Gedenkveranstaltung zum 25. Jahrestag der Anschläge am Ground Zero teilnehmen darf. Sie werfen dem Politiker laut einem Bericht der »New York Post« vor, sich in der Vergangenheit nicht ausreichend von Terrorismus distanziert und Personen unterstützt zu haben, die die Anschläge verharmlost hätten.Giovanni Galante, dessen Ehefrau Grace Catherine Galante im Alter von 29 Jahren bei den Angriffen von al-Qaida getötet wurde, gehört zu den Initiatoren einer Petition gegen eine Teilnahme Mamdanis. Innerhalb kurzer Zeit sammelte die Initiative nach eigenen Angaben mehr als 1100 Unterschriften, darunter von mindestens 300 Angehörigen von 9/11-Opfern.»Dieser Tag ist für uns heilig«, sagte Galante gegenüber der Zeitung. Die Gedenkveranstaltung sei weder politisch noch eine Plattform für Menschen mit bestimmten Ansichten. Mamdanis Anwesenheit wäre »zutiefst verletzend und unangemessen – wie ein unerwünschter Gast bei einer sehr persönlichen Zeremonie«.Die Organisatoren der Petition hoffen, genügend Unterstützung zu erhalten, um die Stadtverwaltung und die Verantwortlichen des gemeinnützigen »9/11 Memorial & Museum« davon zu überzeugen, Mamdani von der Zeremonie am früheren Standort der Zwillingstürme in Lower Manhattan fernzuhalten.In der Petition werden zahlreiche Vorwürfe gegen den seit Januar amtierenden Bürgermeister aufgeführt. Kritisiert wird unter anderem, dass Mamdani sich geweigert habe, den Slogan »Globalize the Intifada« eindeutig zu verurteilen. Gegner der Parole sehen darin einen Aufruf zu Gewalt gegen Juden.Die Unterzeichner verweisen außerdem auf frühere Kontakte Mamdanis zu Personen, die sie als extremistisch einstufen. Dazu zählen etwa seine Verbindung zu Imam Siraj Wahhaj während des Bürgermeisterwahlkampfs sowie seine Unterstützung bestimmter politischer Kandidaten mit umstrittenen Aussagen zu den Anschlägen vom 11. September.Auch Mamdanis Ernennung von Ramzi Kassem zum Rechtsberater der Stadt wird in der Petition kritisiert. Kassem habe in der Vergangenheit juristische Vertretungen für Personen übernommen, die von den Initiatoren als Unterstützer oder Sympathisanten islamistischer Extremisten bezeichnet werden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Families of 9/11 just walked a petition into New York City Hall asking Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) to stay away from Friday's 25th anniversary memorial. More than a dozen relatives of the dead stood on the steps and said the mayor's presence turns a private hour of grief into a political photo. The Change.org petition started by Giovanni Galante — whose wife, Grace, was killed in the attacks — now has more than 102,000 signatures. They asked for one window: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the National September 11 Memorial, where the names of 2,983 victims will be read. Mamdani has said he will be there. Cheri Sparacio, who lost her husband, Tom, on the 84th floor of the South Tower, put the line where families want it: “It's not about his religion or where he came from. It's about the policies he has today.” They pointed to his chief counsel, Ramzi Kassem, who represented an Al-Qaeda terrorist held at Guantánamo. Charles Wolf said Giuliani and Pataki held their hands after the attacks. “Mayor Mamdani has not shown any of that.” Mamdani says he loves the city and wants the week focused on families and first responders. Families answered that when he walks in, politics walks in with him — and this is their time to grieve. Pat also covered: Glenn Beck on Jonathan Cahn's encounter with what may have been a demon Ken Paxton drops a new ad tearing into James Talarico GOP midterm convention opens with Trump on night one New Elon Musk documentary hits this fall — and Hollywood is already loading up Trump calls LeBron James a racist — and he's not whispering it Should a mayor attend a 9/11 ceremony the victims' families have asked him to skip? If someone you loved were in those towers, would you want this mayor on the plaza Friday morning? If you want unfiltered truth and commonsense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:20 Should Zohran Mamdani Attend the 25th Commemoration of 9/11? 02:40 Vickie Paladino Demands Zohran Mamdani Not Attend 9/11 Commemoration 05:22 Zohran Mamdani Releases 9/11 Records 08:22 FLASHBACK: Palestinians Celebrating the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks 10:31 Audio of Abdul El-Sayed Talking about 9/11 11:27 Where was Donald Trump on 9/11? 15:01 9/11 Air Quality Lawsuits in NYC 19:20 Freedom Tower & the Tallest Buildings in the World 25:32 Iran Update 31:41 Glenn Beck Joins the Show! 49:12 New Anti-James Talarico Ad 57:00 Hasan Piker Talking about Israel on Fox News 59:22 Flimsy Support for Ken Paxton's Campaign 1:00:07 "Controversial" Texas Board of Education Changes 1:04:54 Message to President Trump from Lindsay Clancy's Attorney 1:07:15 Female Jurors in Lindsay Clancy Trial 1:14:04 Trailer for Elon Musk Documentary 1:17:41 Chewing the Fat 1:31:48 Trump Picks Michael Jordan over LeBron James 1:33:39 Jemele Hill's Hair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Elon Musk's reaction to AfD leader Alice Weidel's historic landslide victory in Germany as Germans turned against failed immigration policies; Eva Vlaardingerbroek pointing out the sad irony in how the world responded to the photo of illegal immigrants in Ceuta, Spain clubbing a baby dolphin to death for food; the "All-In Podcast's" David Friedberg explaining to "The Diary of a CEO" host Steven Bartlett the real reason that socialism will dominate American politics in the near future; Spencer Pratt ripping into Jamie Raskin for failing to denounce Hasan Piker after "Meet the Press'" Kristen Welker played him his remarks about supporting Hamas over Israel; Zohran Mamdani causing a massive outcry after he handed the ceremonial pen for his executive order commemorating the 9/11 attacks to Ramzi Kassem, who once represented a convicted al-Qaeda member whose brother-in-law hijacked the plane that struck the Pentagon; Brandon Gill explaining to Fox News' Will Cain the dangerous precedent that the Lindsay Clancy trial has set; and much more. Today's Sponsors: Kalshi - Download the Kalshi app and use code RUBINREPORT to get $25 when you trade $25 or go to https://kalshi.com/r/RUBINREPORT DISCLAIMER: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Relief Factor - Relief Factor is an alternative to help your body's natural inflammatory response so you can keep doing the things you love. Try Relief Factor's 3-Week QuickStart—just $19.95 Go to: https://www.relieffactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Rumble Wallet - Don't let the big banks freeze your accounts. Own Tether Gold - real gold, on the blockchain and get direct ownership of physical gold bars, each one fully allocated, verifiable by serial number, purity, and weight. Take Control of Your Money and claim $10 in US Stablecoin (USA₮)! Download now at http://wallet.rumble.com/rubin and use the code RUBIN10.

On this edition of The Adult in the Room, Victoria Taft delivers an incisive analysis of escalating Middle Eastern maritime conflict, domestic political controversies, and courtroom drama: Iran SITREP & Economic Vise (Edmund Fitton-Brown): Former UN Sanctions Coordinator and FDD Senior Fellow Edmund Fitton-Brown breaks down the economic devastation inside Iran as the rial collapses, fuel queues grow, and citizens openly mock the IRGC on social media. Fitton-Brown addresses Iran's attempt to establish an exclusion checkpoint in the Strait of Hormuz, Oman's delicate diplomatic tightrope, and the broader erosion of international maritime law. 25 Years After 9/11 & The Terror Resurgence: Fitton-Brown reflects on global complacency post-9/11, Al-Qaeda's territorial expansion across Africa, and the catastrophic risk of terrorist elements destabilizing nuclear-armed Pakistan. Plus, Victoria reacts to Canadian broadcaster CBC initially barring the word "terrorist" to describe 9/11 attackers. NYC Mayor Mamdani's 9/11 Pen Scandal: Victoria exposes the outrage at New York City Hall, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani handed a ceremonial 9/11 executive order signing pen to chief counsel Ramzi Kassem—an attorney who previously defended high-ranking Al-Qaeda operatives. Caught by AirTag (Georgia Professor Busted): Hilarious police bodycam captures a Georgia college professor attempting to deceive officers after being tracked via AirTag for stealing local campaign signs from a public roundabout. The Lindsay Clancy Trial Deadlock: Victoria examines the second hung jury in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, dismantling the defense's postpartum depression claims and reviewing the historical 1954 Constance Fisher infanticide case. Listen now for sharp political analysis, investigative reporting, and foreign policy insights! Make sure to subscribe, share, and leave a 5-star review!

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani facing criticism after a ceremonial pen from a 9/11 remembrance order was passed to chief counsel Ramzi Kassem, who previously represented convicted al-Qaeda operative Ahmed al-Darbi; Sen. John Fetterman firing back at former staffers who accused him of neglecting official duties, calling their allegations anonymous smears and explaining several leaked text messages; and China's emerging "shared children" industry, which allows families to hire young companions to visit elderly parents as the country confronts an aging population and widespread loneliness; and much more. #rubinreport #zohranmamdani #911attack #alqaeda #nyc #johnfetterman #chinanews #daverubin Subscribe to Dave's free newsletter The Rubin Recap: https://rubinrecap.beehiiv.com/?utm_source=RubinNews&utm_medium=FirstLook&utm_campaign=rubinreport  

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US reporter Luke Tress joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. Following New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's January 1 inauguration, Tress reviews his rocky start with Jewish groups, after Mamdani revoked the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, which had been a significant protection against antisemitic acts. While Mamdani committed to keeping an office to combat anti-Semitism, a step applauded by the Jewish groups, says Tress, there is concern about the mayor's decision to revoke the IHRA antisemitism definition and anti-BDS measure Tress also discusses Mamdani's appointment of prominent lawyer Ramzi Kassem, who has supported anti-Israel protest groups as well as trained and provided legal guidance to a long list of anti-Zionist protesters. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Leading Jewish groups issue warning as Mamdani cuts antisemitism protections on first day Mamdani revokes IHRA antisemitism definition on day 1, amid broad rejection of Adams orders Mamdani nods to Jewish and Palestinian New Yorkers in inaugural speech Mamdani appoints lawyer who coached anti-Israel protesters as NYC’s chief counsel Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Pod-Waves. IMAGE: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs executive orders during a press conference in the neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With stories ranging from Mamdani to Minnesota, the news cycle continues to flow as we surge into the new year. Here's a selection of stories that Jim presented: --Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York on the Qur'an and claims he wants to replace individualism with "the warmth of collectivism." --Mamdani used his first day in office yesterday to hit the ground running with new executive orders targeting city landlords and housing development. He said that the city will take precedent setting action to intervene in the private landlord bankruptcy case he said was tied to 93 buildings. --The Council on American/Islamic Relations of New York called Mamdani's inauguration, "a historic moment of progress for American Muslims and the entire nation." --Mamdani announced that Ramzi Kassem, a 9-11 terror lawyer, is going to serve as the city's occupying chief counsel. --Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, at the forefront of expanding federal funding for pandemic-era food and child care programs; those programs are now at the center of fraud allegations among the Somali immigration population in her home state. --U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Monday that the Department of Justice has already arrested and charged 98 individuals with fraud in Minnesota, 85 of whom are of Somali descent. --A child care center licensed under Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's administration raised eyebrows by having a publicly listed phone number leading to Walz's office. --The Health and Human Services Department announced Tuesday it's freezing all child care payments to Minnesota amid allegations of widespread fraud.

With stories ranging from Mamdani to Minnesota, the news cycle continues to flow as we surge into the new year. Here's a selection of stories that Jim presented: --Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York on the Qur'an and claims he wants to replace individualism with "the warmth of collectivism." --Mamdani used his first day in office yesterday to hit the ground running with new executive orders targeting city landlords and housing development. He said that the city will take precedent setting action to intervene in the private landlord bankruptcy case he said was tied to 93 buildings. --The Council on American/Islamic Relations of New York called Mamdani's inauguration, "a historic moment of progress for American Muslims and the entire nation." --Mamdani announced that Ramzi Kassem, a 9-11 terror lawyer, is going to serve as the city's occupying chief counsel. --Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, at the forefront of expanding federal funding for pandemic-era food and child care programs; those programs are now at the center of fraud allegations among the Somali immigration population in her home state. --U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Monday that the Department of Justice has already arrested and charged 98 individuals with fraud in Minnesota, 85 of whom are of Somali descent. --A child care center licensed under Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's administration raised eyebrows by having a publicly listed phone number leading to Walz's office. --The Health and Human Services Department announced Tuesday it's freezing all child care payments to Minnesota amid allegations of widespread fraud.

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Gary McNamara and Eric Harley this week. In part two of the podcast, NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced the nomination of Ramzi Kassem, an attorney who defended an Al Qaeda terrorist, as Chief Counsel of New York City / The Big Apple's new Fire Chief has never fought a fire / A Minnesota election policy allows a registered voter to "vouch" for up to eight people seeking same-day registration.  For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“. . . [The Trump administration is] using Palestine. They are using the pretext of antisemitism and combating antisemitism to go after us because they know that this is the weakness of the Democratic party. When they go to the universities, they start with combating antisemitism, but then the second ask would be to abolish all DEI programs, to sanitize the history on slavery and the inception of America. And the list goes on and on and on.” - Mahmoud KhalilDescription: Mahmoud Khalil was coming home from an Iftar dinner with his pregnant wife on March 8, 2025 when he was detained without a warrant and transported 1,500 miles to a Louisiana detention camp. A negotiator for the 2024 pro-Palestine student protests at Columbia University, Khalil was a legal permanent resident who'd committed no violence or crime; his abduction shocked the world. The Trump administration was seeking to expel Khalil, not for his acts, but for his otherwise legal “beliefs, statements and associations” which Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote in short letter, would “compromise a compelling US foreign policy interest.” A New Jersey federal judge threw out that case and Khalil was released after 104 days in detention, but the backlash keeps on coming. In this courageous conversation, Mahmoud Khalil joins Laura Flanders to discuss the night of his terrifying detainment, the “Palestinian Exception” and the case brought against him by the Trump administration. They are alleging errors on his green card application and have ordered Khalil to be deported — possibly to Algeria or Syria where his life would be under threat. Despite the risks of deportation, Mahmoud Khalil continues to speak out, and he and his legal team have filed a civil rights lawsuit with the U.S. District Court of New Jersey against the Trump administration to challenge his arrest and detention by ICE. Join Khalil and Flanders as they ask why the question of Palestine is a test for U.S. democracy — and one we are failing.“People mistakenly think that what's happening is far from their doors. They think that this would never happen to them, because of their social status, because of their ethnicity or any of that. But what's happening around us should alarm us . . . It's not about that the U.S. is becoming authoritarian. It is authoritarianism now.” - Mahmoud KhalilGuest:  Mahmoud Khalil, Human Rights AdvocateUPDATE - since this interview was recorded-  “The recent decision by a federal court in Massachusetts in the AAUP v. Rubio case confirms what Mahmoud has maintained all along: that Trump administration officials have acted in concert to suppress and silence anti-genocide, pro-Palestinian speech, in violation of the First Amendment. We look forward to the remedies that court will order and to pursuing Mahmoud's own separate and ongoing federal court challenge to this unconstitutional policy.”  -Ramzi Kassem, co-director of CLEAR, and one of the lawyers representing Mahmoud Khalil.Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel September 21st, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio September 24th  (check here to see if your station is airing the show) & available as a podcast.Full Episode Notes are located HERE.Music Credit:  "Gazan Skies” by Ghost Producer Badawi from the album "Sonically Dismantling Western Imperialism” courtesy of Underground Producers Alliance (UPA),  'Steppin' by Podington Bear, and original sound design by Jeannie HopperRESOURCES:Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  UNCUT CONVERSATION from this episode with Mahmoud Khalil Listen• Behind the Barricades at Columbia University: “The Encampments” for Gaza- Watch / Listen:  Episode and Uncut Conversation• Israel, Hamas & Gaza: UN Insider Craig Mokhiber Exposes Genocide, Apartheid & Human Rights Failures- Watch / Listen:  Episode and Uncut Conversation• Organizing for Gaza Ceasefire Through Policy & Protest: Meet JVP & NY Assemblymember Mamdani- Watch / Listen:  Episode and Uncut Conversation•  Israel-Palestine News - YouTube Playlist   Related Articles and Resources:•  Federal judge rules Trump unconstitutionally targeted Gaza war protesters for deportation, by Michael Casey, Associated Press, PBS• What is Better US, the group pushing to deport pro-Palestinain students? By Al Jazeera Staff, March 25, 2025, Al Jazeera• Google Secretly Handed ICE Data About Pro-Palestine Student Activist, by Shawn Musgrave, September 16, 2025, The Intercept• UC Berkeley Gives Trump Administration 160 Names in Antisemitism Investigation, by Brian Krans, September 12, 2025, KQED• Block the Bombs Act To Israel Support Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. 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Synopsis:  Mahmoud Khalil examines why the question of Palestine is a test for U.S. democracy. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: Mahmoud Khalil was coming home from an Iftar dinner with his pregnant wife on March 8, 2025 when he was detained without a warrant and transported 1,500 miles to a Louisiana detention camp. A negotiator for the 2024 pro-Palestine student protests at Columbia University, Khalil was a legal permanent resident who'd committed no violence or crime; his abduction shocked the world. The Trump administration was seeking to expel Khalil, not for his acts, but for his otherwise legal “beliefs, statements and associations” which Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote in short letter, would “compromise a compelling US foreign policy interest.” A New Jersey federal judge threw out that case and Khalil was released after 104 days in detention, but the backlash keeps on coming. In this courageous conversation, Mahmoud Khalil joins Laura Flanders to discuss the night of his terrifying detainment, the “Palestinian Exception” and the case brought against him by the Trump administration. They are alleging errors on his green card application and have ordered Khalil to be deported — possibly to Algeria or Syria where his life would be under threat. Despite the risks of deportation, Mahmoud Khalil continues to speak out, and he and his legal team have filed a civil rights lawsuit with the U.S. District Court of New Jersey against the Trump administration to challenge his arrest and detention by ICE. Join Khalil and Flanders as they ask why the question of Palestine is a test for U.S. democracy — and one we are failing.“. . . [The Trump administration is] using Palestine. They are using the pretext of antisemitism and combating antisemitism to go after us because they know that this is the weakness of the Democratic party. When they go to the universities, they start with combating antisemitism, but then the second ask would be to abolish all DEI programs, to sanitize the history on slavery and the inception of America. And the list goes on and on and on.” - Mahmoud Khalil“People mistakenly think that what's happening is far from their doors. They think that this would never happen to them, because of their social status, because of their ethnicity or any of that. But what's happening around us should alarm us . . . It's not about that the U.S. is becoming authoritarian. It is authoritarianism now.” - Mahmoud KhalilGuest:  Mahmoud Khalil, Human Rights AdvocateUPDATE - since this interview was recorded-  “The recent decision by a federal court in Massachusetts in the AAUP v. Rubio case confirms what Mahmoud has maintained all along: that Trump administration officials have acted in concert to suppress and silence anti-genocide, pro-Palestinian speech, in violation of the First Amendment. We look forward to the remedies that court will order and to pursuing Mahmoud's own separate and ongoing federal court challenge to this unconstitutional policy.”  -Ramzi Kassem, co-director of CLEAR, and one of the lawyers representing Mahmoud Khalil.Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel September 21st, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio September 24th  (check here to see if your station is airing the show) & available as a podcast.Full Episode Notes are located HERE.Music Credit:  'Thrum of Soil' by Bluedot Sessions, and original sound design by Jeannie HopperRESOURCES:Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:• Behind the Barricades at Columbia University: “The Encampments” for Gaza- Watch / Listen:  Episode and Uncut Conversation• Israel, Hamas & Gaza: UN Insider Craig Mokhiber Exposes Genocide, Apartheid & Human Rights Failures- Watch / Listen:  Episode and Uncut Conversation• Organizing for Gaza Ceasefire Through Policy & Protest: Meet JVP & NY Assemblymember Mamdani- Watch / Listen:  Episode and Uncut Conversation•  Israel-Palestine News - YouTube Playlist   Related Articles and Resources:•  Federal judge rules Trump unconstitutionally targeted Gaza war protesters for deportation, by Michael Casey, Associated Press, PBS• What is Better US, the group pushing to deport pro-Palestinain students? By Al Jazeera Staff, March 25, 2025, Al Jazeera• Google Secretly Handed ICE Data About Pro-Palestine Student Activist, by Shawn Musgrave, September 16, 2025, The Intercept• UC Berkeley Gives Trump Administration 160 Names in Antisemitism Investigation, by Brian Krans, September 12, 2025, KQED• Block the Bombs Act To Israel Support Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. 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In 2024, Columbia University became the center of a U.S. pro-Palestinian protest movement that swept across college campuses and led to more than 2,000 arrests. The legal battles surrounding student protests, particularly the case of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil, have been making headlines. Ramzi Kassem is a professor at CUNY School of Law, the co-director of the CLEAR clinic and one of Khalil's lawyers. Kassem joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss Khalil's legal standing, the broader implications for civil liberties and the role of the CLEAR clinic in defending protest rights against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and post-9/11 policies. He also touched on New York Rep. Elise Stefanik calling on the chancellor of CUNY to resign for “failing Jewish students” and her referencing his position as part of Khalil's legal defense. 

MSNBC's Antonia Hylton hosts “The Beat” on Monday, May 9, and reports on top Trump adviser Stephen Miller saying the administration is “looking at” ways to end due process protections for unauthorized immigrants in the country. Hylton also covers the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka during a congressional visit to a New Jersey ICE facility. Plus, Hylton reports on Trump's ongoing trade war and legal battles. Jelani Cobb, Julian Zelizer, Ramzi Kassem, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ryan Walters and Molly Jong-Fast join.

This month marks 20 years since the opening of a U.S. prison at Guantánamo Bay, despite repeated U.S. presidential promises to close it. We talk to Ramzi Kassem, a professor of law at the City University of New York, who has also defended 14 detainees at Guantanamo; and Carol Rosenberg, a military affairs reporter for the New York Times and author of Guantánamo Bay: The Pentagon's Alcatraz of the Caribbean.

After nearly 20 years at Guantanamo Bay with no charges against him, Mohammed al-Qahtani has what some attorneys describe as ‘generations’ of lawyers defending him. Last year, he was the closest he’d ever been to going home. But Donald Trump’s administration changed that and this week, President Joe Biden will have a chance to reverse that decision. What this administration does will send a signal about their resolve to close the US military prison for good.In this episode:Ramzi Kassem, a Professor of Law at the City University of New York; Shezza Abboushi Dallal (@ShezzaADallal) and Dana Jabri (@d_jabri), student attorneys at CLEAR.Connect with The Take: Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)

On Episode 32 of The Activist Files, Senior Managing Attorney Shayana Kadidal speaks with Ramzi Kassem about the case of American Muslims who were placed or kept on the No-Fly List in retaliation for refusing to spy on their communities. Ramzi, Professor of Law and Director of the CLEAR project (Creating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibility) at CUNY School of Law, argued Tanvir v. Tanzin before the U.S. Supreme Court on October 6, 2020, and Shane and the Center for Constitutional Rights are co-counsel (along with the law firm of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP). They discuss how our clients' lives were turned upside down by the FBI and how the men were removed from the No-Fly List just before their first major court date. They talk about the legal questions before the Court, whether the Religious Freedom Restoration Act was intended to allow for damages, and what we can expect going forward. It's a lively conversation between two lawyers who have worked together closely for many years and a peek behind the curtains of what it's like to argue a case before the highest court in the land via video camera. ResourcesTanvir v. Tanzin (formerly Tanvir v. Holder and Tanvir v. Lynch) case pageSupreme Court Case: Tanzin v. TanvirFAQs: Tanzin v. TanvirMuhammad Tanvir client bioNaveed Shinwari client bio OrganizationsThe CLEAR project (Creating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibility)

The Supreme Court’s first argument session of the October 2020 term is in the books and two of the lawyers who argued in it join the latest episode of Cases and Controversies to share their virtual experiences. Ramzi Kassem of CUNY law school and Sean Marotta of Hogan Lovells recount everything ranging from missing Justice Ginsburg to technical issues to what to eat for breakfast ahead of a pandemic-era remote argument. And Bloomberg Law judiciary reporter Madison Alder joins hosts Kimberly Robinson and Jordan Rubin to break down the latest in the high court confirmation process for Amy Coney Barrett, which appears secure for Republicans before the Nov. 3 elections are decided.

Ramzi Kassem, a professor of law at the City University of New York, joins co-hosts Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman to discuss his work defending Guantánamo Bay detainees. Kassem is currently working to shine a light on detainees who have been imprisoned without ever being convicted of a crime, such as his client Moath Hamza Ahmed al-Alawi, who was classified as a “forever prisoner” in 2010 despite never being convicted because he was considered too dangerous to be released. Intelligence analysts allege that he was once a bodyguard for Osama bin Laden. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gyasi and Wes are in studio talking with Fathia Absie & Ilyas Aden from Eat With Muslims, a non-profit that gives non-muslims the chance to break bread and get an intimate look at the people behind the stereotypes. Also joining in by phone is attorney Ramzi Kassem, and organizer and activist for immigrant rights based on the east Coast. This week is all about the travel ban and everything that goes along with it!

Trump's Executive Order had so many in the streets this past weekend. With so much on our minds and hearts, we invite friends Ahmed Ali Akbar (host of our sibling podcast See Something Say Something) and Bim Adewunmi, reporter extraordinaire, to chat with us about Muslim identity and resistance. Plus, an Iranian man whose in-laws were detained at JFK airport walks us through the experience, and a pair of civil rights lawyers offer tips on how you can help if you're feeling helpless.Follow Ahmed Ali Akbar at @radbrowndads and Bim Adewunmi at @bimadew. Catch up on episodes of See Something Say Something at buzzfeed.com/seesomethingsaysomething.Subscribe to the Another Round newsletter at buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletter. Resources from the See Something Say Something excerpt: Zahra Billoo is a civil rights lawyer and community organizer who leads the California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). Follow her at @ZahraBilloo.Ramzi Kassem is a professor of Law at CUNY School of Law, where he directs the CLEAR project, which stands for “creating law enforcement accountability and responsibility.” Follow his work at @CUNY_CLEAR.Here's the infographic Ahmed mentions: CLEAR's Guidance on the Executive Order.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Annnd we’re back! The previous episode (our live show) was supposed to be the end of Season 1. Then, President Trump issued an executive order blocking refugees, immigrants and travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries: Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. We have to talk about this, and we’ll be posting a few short episodes to keep you up-to-date this week. First up, Ahmed talks with Zahra Billoo and Ramzi Kassem about what to do if you or someone you know is detained at an airport—whether you’re an immigrant, visa holder, or a Muslim citizen. Billoo is a civil rights lawyer and community organizer who leads the California chapter of  the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). Follow her at @ZahraBilloo. Kassem is a professor of Law at CUNY School of Law, where he directs the CLEAR project, which stands for “creating law enforcement accountability and responsibility.” Follow his work at @CUNY_CLEAR. Here's the infographic Ahmed mentions: CLEAR's Guidance on the Executive Order. Follow Ahmed at @radbrowndads. Follow the show at @seesomething and facebook.com/seesomethingpodcast Find more episodes at buzzfeed.com/seesomethingsaysomething Email us at saysomething@buzzfeed.com. Our music is by The Kominas. Follow them at @TheRealKominas and kominas.bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Indivisible, we take your calls on the recent executive order by President Trump enacting a ban on travel to the United States from certain countries with heavy Muslim populations, resulting in a burst of protests across the country over the weekend. Law professor and director of the CLEAR project Ramzi Kassem clarifies the rules in place and who stands to be affected by them. We also talk to Betsy Fisher, policy director at the International Refugee Assistance Project, about the relation between resettlement policies and counter-terrorism efforts. Hosts for this episode are WNYC's Kai Wright and Anne McElvoy from The Economist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Indivisible, we take your calls on the recent executive order by President Trump enacting a ban on travel to the United States from certain countries with heavy Muslim populations, resulting in a burst of protests over the weekend. "Let them in, no hate, no fear..." protesters are shouting at @GreaterMSP. Via @MPRnews #MuslimBan #ExecutiveOrder pic.twitter.com/5wBTW50CEo — Doualy Xaykaothao (@DoualyX) January 29, 2017 Law professor and director of the CLEAR project Ramzi Kassem clarifies the rules in place that target Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen and who stands to be affected by them. We also talk to Betsy Fisher, policy director at the International Refugee Assistance Project, about the relation between resettlement policies and counter-terrorism efforts. Hosts for this episode are WNYC's Kai Wright and Anne McElvoy from The Economist. Do you agree with President Trump's executive order on refugee and travel ban? #IndivisibleRadio — WNYC (@WNYC) January 31, 2017 Indivisible Week 2: POTUS Travel Ban Stirs Public Outcry