CAIR's California Chapter Faces IRS Crackdown Amid Allegations of Hamas Ties, Sources Claim

The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is under fire after a Minnesota fraud probe led House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith to refer the organization to the IRS, citing allegations of ties to Hamas; this move has sparked calls for an IRS crackdown on nonprofits accused of extremist links. The referral marks a significant escalation in scrutiny for CAIR, with some lawmakers demanding action against the group's alleged activities. As the probe deepens, questions are being raised about how far-reaching the allegations may be and what potential consequences they could face. The incident has sparked concerns about the balance between free speech and national security.