In 2006, during the Bush administration, Anwar Hajjaj asked U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks to appeal to Homeland Security (HLS) on his behalf regarding the scrutiny he was enduring at New York airports when he traveled to and from Saudi Arabia for the “pilgrimage to Mecca.”
Gregory Meeks, a Queens Democrat serving in Congress as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives covering NY’s 6th District ignored Hajjaj’s connections to al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden and complied with his request.
The NY Post via a FOIA request learned that in 2006 Meeks took then Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff to task over HLS officials questioning Hajjaj at JFK Airport and demanded to know why Hajjaj received "unwarranted scrutiny."
Who is Anwar Hajjaj?
Meeks described Hajjaj as “a pioneer in distance-based learning of Islam through the American Open University in Virginia.”
In addition to Meek’s letters, the Post uncovered plenty more.
Anwar Hajjaj and Abdullah A. bin Laden, Osama bin Laden's nephew, founded the Taibah International Aid Association, a charity that has been accused of funding al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden.
Hajjaj is also director of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth International (WAMY) a Virginia based group that was also founded by Abdullah bin Laden.
A WAMY publication lists people who have attacked Israelis as "heroes of Palestine" and referred to Jews as "humanity's enemies," according to a 2003 affidavit by a customs special agent.
Families of 9/11 victims have ongoing lawsuits against both organizations, citing the material support to Osama and al-Qaeda as grounds for the action. The lawsuit revealed that in 1996 the FBI listed WAMY as a suspected terror group.
U.S. District Court Judge George Daniels stated the allegations against the group are "sufficient to demonstrate that they are knowingly and intentionally providing material support to al-Qaeda."
Why would a U.S. Representative advocate on behalf of a bin Laden ally?
Hajjaj knew Meeks through the congressman’s chief of staff, Jameel Aalim-Johnson.
According to Congressman Meeks the letters he sent to HLS and other federal agencies was to “inquire about the treatment of two Muslim American citizens in particular that felt they were treated unfairly at U.S. ports of entry."
Before you ask are you freakin’ kidding me!? Yes, the Queens Democrat was indeed serious.
A quick recap:
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U.S. Rep. Greg Meeks scolded HLS for questioning Hajjaj.
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Hajjaj founded and directed two groups with the nephew of Osama bin Laden
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The two groups, one of which is on a FBI suspected terror list, has a credible lawsuit against them by the families of the 9/11 victims for providing material support to al-Qaeda and bin Laden.
While the troops are actively engaged in armed combat with al-Qaeda and searching for Osama, U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks is advocating on behalf of a character such as Hajjaj; clearly Meeks is not representing American interests.
Hanoi Jane is mild compared to today’s useful idiots.
Note: Anwar Hajjaj was not arrested at the airports, only questioned about his dubious connections. In other words, U.S. Customs at NY airports were doing their jobs back in 2006.
Fast forward to today.
Anwar Hajj had this to say, "It was an awful experience under the Bush administration, now under Obama, I have no complaints."
Welcome to an Obamanation.
Sources: NY Post
Comments
Since when does Osama need funding? He's a millionaire, remember? He's also more than likely dead or incapacitated. But we still use him as a voodoo rattle to scare the masses with. Idiots.
And Al Qaeda? It has no central nervous system anymore. Not for years. But it make a good folder for the government to dump people into who don't like what we're doing in the Middle East. It's a buzzword, people.
You're claiming guilt by association here. It's been 4 years. Where is the hard evidence that he has done anything wrong?
At this point, it's hearsay and conjecture.
Not admissible in court.
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What's your point xexon? That you have no prob with a US Rep advocating on the behalf of Hajjaj..and that the US customs were improper in questioning such a shady character?
I guess in your world al-Qaeda & Osama can do no wrong..therefore there should be no scrutiny what so ever..
I'm glad the freedom loving folks of America outnumber your ilk
There is so much going on it is getting hard to keep up all of this. Thank to you we get some of the important details.
Thank you for bringing this to light. It's concerning how many of our "representatives" seem so determined to help those that threaten our country and our way of life.
It's called innocent until PROVEN guilty. My ilk still believe in that old thing.
After 4 years they have nothing. And he's not the only Muslim that's been through this either. That demonstrates a pattern of official state behavior unbecoming of freedom loving Americans.
Like me.
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No one is recommending your pet radical be convicted of anything..just the allowance of law enforcement to do its job. You consistently run a false argument... but that's what those with dubious intentions do..evade the issue & demonize those trying to protect the nation. Your distractions and distortions do not work here.
"Not the only Muslim that's been through this either." PUHLEASE play your violin elsewhere. I often go through the airport and see your protected class of Muslims sail through security checks while non-Muslims travelers are turned inside out by TSA....if you want to have an easier time at the airport put a burqa on.
next thing you will be claiming is anti-Muslim sentiment is more prevalent than crimes against non-Muslims; more falsehoods
My country has displayed, especially after 9/11, an overwhelming amount of tolerance and acceptance for Muslims...despite what you CAIR propaganda tries to spin and despite the FACT that an overwhelming amount of terrorists are Muslim.
Well done Tony. This is information every American needs. Thanks for keeping us informed.
Call then guy a bin laden ally and then offer no proof of same. You are consistent Tony!
Mr. Anonymous,
Anwar Hajjaj and Abdullah A. bin Laden, Osama bin Laden's nephew, founded the Taibah International Aid Association, a charity that has been accused of funding al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden.
Congressman Meeks advocated on his behalf. A definition of an ally is: an associate who provides cooperation or assistance.
Hajjaj knew Meeks through the congressman’s chief of staff, Jameel Aalim-Johnson...another associative connection.
It's all in the article with backed-up sources. You should have more of an issue with the sitting congressman..than splitting hairs with the verbiage of the author.
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