#USA: “The House…on Thursday passed the Stop Terror-Financing & Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act in a 219-184 vote…with 15 Democrats joining the Republican majority. The bill…would empower the Treasury secretary to unilaterally designate any nonprofit as a “terrorist supporting organization” & revoke its tax-exempt status…. Critics say the proposal would give presidential administrations a tool to crack down on organizations for political ends. | Intercept theintercept.com/2024/11/21/go… #HR9495
The House Just Blessed Trump’s Authoritarian Playbook by Passing Nonprofit-Killer Bill
Attacking civili society is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes — and the House, including some Democrats, just gave Trump the power to do it.Noah Hurowitz (The Intercept)