This shows yet again that the concept of “hate crimes” itself is subjective. To any supporter of Israel, Zainab Chaudry is clearly engaging in hate speech. But to her fellow supporters of Hamas, what she is saying is entirely justified. This is why “hate crimes” should not be a legal category, as they invariably empower one perspective at the expense of another in areas where the state should allow for the free expression of differing points of view.
“Islamist Suspended from, then Reinstated to Maryland Hate Crimes Commission,” by Susannah Johnston, Focus On Western Islamism, December 8, 2023:
Two weeks after Maryland’s attorney general suspended the staffer of an Islamist organization from the state’s hate crimes commission for promoting hatred of Israel on the internet, he reinstated her on the grounds that he lacked the legal authority to suspend her in the first place. The episode highlights the inherent incompatibility of including an Islamist organization on any commission tasked with fighting hate.
The incident began when Zainab Chaudry, director of the Maryland branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), responded to Hamas’s October 7 massacre by publicly likening Israel to the Nazis, referred to Hamas attackers as “freedom fighters,” and wrote on her Facebook, “I will never be able to understand how the world summoned up rage for 40 fake Israeli babies while completely turning a blind eye to 3,000 real Palestinian babies.”
In response, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown suspended Chaudry from Maryland’s Commission on Hate Crimes Response and Prevention on November 21, saying that her presence risked “disrupting the work and mission of the Commission.”
Brown then reinstated her on December 6. Oddly, the law establishing the commission, which Governor Wes Moore approved in May, required the appointment of a staffer from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) to serve alongside 19 other stakeholder organizations voted by Maryland legislators to represent targets of hate.
A press release from AG Brown’s office states that he does not have the authority to remove or suspend members of the commission. “Upon further review, it was determined that the law establishing the Commission directs the Attorney General to appoint members to a 4-year fixed term but does not provide the Attorney General the authority to remove a Commissioner before the expiration of their term nor the authority to suspend a Commissioner during their term of service.”
CAIR, the organization which Chaudry belongs to, is a notorious purveyor of anti-Israel hatred. The organization has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, and its leaders regularly defend Hamas, a designated terrorist organization regarded as the Palestinian branch of the MB. In 2008, federal prosecutors listed CAIR as an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation prosecution after they determined that HLF had funneled millions to Hamas. In 1994, the organization’s National Director, Nihad Awad, publicly stated, “I am in support of the Hamas movement.” The Hamas Charter calls for obliterating Israel….
somehistory says
The AG absolutely does have the authority to remove and suspend members. That doesn’t make any real difference though due to the establishment of the “commission”…. with this rule:
“the law establishing the commission, which Governor Wes Moore approved in May, required the appointment of a staffer from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) to serve alongside 19 other stakeholder organizations voted by Maryland legislators to represent targets of hate.”
If not her, then another.
The mozlums are not the “targets of hate,” but they are “haters” of all other “targets.”
Emilie Green says
If it was properly named the Maryland Hate Commission Zainab Chaudry would feel right at home since the book she follows and her so-called prophet both encourage and practice hate of anyone not Muslim, most particularly those of the Jewish faith.
Hoi Polloi says
“lacked the legal authority to suspend her”
This from the destructors who refuse to arrest, detain, and prosecute violent offenders according to established law, so probably just another lie.
Larry Estavan says
“Even though a member was suspended from Maryland’s Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention for posting messages criticizing Israel’s response to the Hamas attack was reinstated, there’s still talk about whether Zainab Chaudry should’ve remained on the panel.
Maryland House Delegate Joe Vogel has proposed a bill for the upcoming General Assembly session that would grant the State Attorney General the authority to permanently remove commission members”
“She is a walking hate crime” – Joe Vogel
– https://www.wbal.com/former-maryland-senator-speaks-on-reinstatement-of-chaudry-to-hate-crimes-commission/
Larry Estavan says
CORRECTION:
It was Former Maryland State Sen. Bobby Zirkin who called her a walking hate crime against Jews.
PRCS says
More people should say that, because she is.
SteveC says
I hate to say this but if she keeps her state job then the state should no longer have a hate crimes commission because they now condone hate crimes.
Hudders. says
“I will never be able to understand how the world summoned up rage for 40 fake Israeli babies while completely turning a blind eye to 3,000 real Palestinian babies.”
The words of this terror trumpeting witch are clear here.
How is this not hate speech? Why is this being permitted?
Yet another evil example of the familiar double standards & hypocrisy, when dealing with the islamist agenda.
And yet more turning of the proverbial blind eye, when it comes to the despicable dealings of CAIR, it’s disgusting hate filled operatives & supporters.
WE ARE BEING MOCKED AGAIN.
James Lincoln says
Hudders. says,
“WE ARE BEING MOCKED AGAIN.”
Yes.
And it will keep happening until there is intense legal pushback against c.a.i.r.
Hudders. says
Amen. Enough is enough.
jerry glenn says
Maryland takes the lead in the national Islamopandering derby.
Nancy Pope says
Here’s what I’m thinking… she wears a head wrap for modestly, I am told, so as not to turn men on so much that they rape her. However, she’s wearing makeup to make herself look more attractive. Can anyone explain this to me? It seems like an oxymoron to me.
somehistory says
Perhaps the makeup is to hide the bruises and cuts she gets from the males in her life who want to keep her in line. She would not have the Freedom to speak or be involved in business in some mozlum ruled nation…so they have to make sure she knows all of the rules.
Females are dirt to the males of islam.
Jim Harmon says
That’s exactly what she is – an oxy moron.
OLD GUY says
C.A.I.R the devils workshop.