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Formed in 1995 by [[Steven Emerson]], the '''Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT)''' studies | Formed in 1995 by [[Steven Emerson]], the '''Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT)''' studies radical Islamist groups. It is a non-profit organization that accepts no funding from outside the United States, or from any governmental agency or political or religious institutions.<ref name=Home>{{citation | ||
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IPT reported on the Federal appeals court denial of disbarred attorney Lynne Stewart's challenge to her 2005 conviction for helping her client, Sheik [[Omar Rahman]], relay messages to collaborators. The court spoke of her breach of trust in following agreements on security rules. IPT commented "As the Justice Department begins preparations for the criminal trial of | IPT reported on the Federal appeals court denial of disbarred attorney Lynne Stewart's challenge to her 2005 conviction for helping her client, Sheik [[Omar Rahman]], relay messages to collaborators. The court spoke of her breach of trust in following agreements on security rules. IPT commented "As the Justice Department begins preparations for the criminal trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in the Southern District of New York, it must remain vigilant to ensure that sensitive information is not leaked by defense attorneys. While this case surely will be used as a prime example for why terrorists should not be tried in civilian courts, it is important to remember that Stewart was an anomaly. Her actions violated not only the Rules of Professional Conduct governing attorneys, but court orders and common sense."<ref name=IPT2009-11-17>{{citation | ||
| title = When "Zealous Advocacy" Crosses the Line | | title = When "Zealous Advocacy" Crosses the Line | ||
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*[[Loretta Sanchez]] ([[California]]) | *[[Loretta Sanchez]] ([[California (U.S. state)]]) | ||
*[[Adam Schiff]] | *[[Adam Schiff]] | ||
*[[Mike Honda]] | *[[Mike Honda]] | ||
*[[Lois Capps]] | *[[Lois Capps]] | ||
*[[Mary Jo Kilroy]] ([[Ohio]]) | *[[Mary Jo Kilroy]] ([[Ohio (U.S. state)|Ohio]]) | ||
*[[Dennis Kucinich]] | *[[Dennis Kucinich]] | ||
*[[Jim Moran]] ([[Virginia]]) | *[[Jim Moran]] ([[Virginia (U.S. state)|Virginia]]) | ||
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Formed in 1995 by Steven Emerson, the Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT) studies radical Islamist groups. It is a non-profit organization that accepts no funding from outside the United States, or from any governmental agency or political or religious institutions.[1] It is frequently cited by groups that urge strong action against Muslim groups in the U.S. and abroad. The group tends to regard security as more critical than fine distinctions of legal rights, and often opposes any discussion with groups it suspects of terrorism or ties to terrorist organizations. Some have argued the site is primarily publicity for the controversial Emerson. Endorsements
Activities and commentaryLegal processThe Federal courts are considering whether warrants are necessary before seizures of alleged terrorist assets, a matter which may need resolution by the Supreme Court of the United States. Two cases at the appellate level made different determinations in – Kindhearts v. Geithner and al Haramain v. United States Department of the Treasury, the plaintiffs in which, respectively, were accused of funding Hamas and Chechen organizations. IPT observed that if the matter is taken up by the Supreme Court, "hopefully the Justices will agree with the Oregon court that not only is the primary purpose of asset seizures the prevention of future acts of terrorism, but that requiring a warrant prior to such action is not a viable option." [2] IPT reported on the Federal appeals court denial of disbarred attorney Lynne Stewart's challenge to her 2005 conviction for helping her client, Sheik Omar Rahman, relay messages to collaborators. The court spoke of her breach of trust in following agreements on security rules. IPT commented "As the Justice Department begins preparations for the criminal trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in the Southern District of New York, it must remain vigilant to ensure that sensitive information is not leaked by defense attorneys. While this case surely will be used as a prime example for why terrorists should not be tried in civilian courts, it is important to remember that Stewart was an anomaly. Her actions violated not only the Rules of Professional Conduct governing attorneys, but court orders and common sense."[3] DialogueEmerson said it was the "wrong choice" for the Union for Reform Judaism, the largest Jewish denomination in North America, to have talks with the Islamic Society of North America.[4] IPT published a letter from seven Democrats to Attorney General Eric Holder,[5] asking he meet with representatives of Islamic groups, all of which it describes as linked to radical Islam. The signers indicated the meetings could improve relations in the U.S., and expressed concern over due process in law enforcement:[6]
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