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Obama Admin Placed El-Sayed Sister-in-Law on Terror List
El-Sayed claims sister-in-law did nothing wrong after Obama-era terror watchlist placement.
In brief
El-Sayed claims sister-in-law did nothing wrong after Obama-era terror watchlist placement. Abdul El-Sayed insists his sister-in-law was wrongly placed on a terror watchlist by Obama administration over a decade ago. Originally reported by New York Post.
Sister-in-law on terror list
Mariam Jukaku was placed on a terror watchlist by Obama administration over a decade ago.
“She did nothing wrong and was captured on that and then sued and got off”
CAIR lawsuit
Jukaku participated in press conference for CAIR lawsuit over her placement on terrorist watchlist.
“CAIR previously denied any ties to terror organizations”
2012 airport stamp
Jukaku had boarding pass stamped with SSSS designation at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in 2012.
“indicating that she had been designated as a 'known or suspected terrorist'”
2016 lawsuit
Jukaku was part of class action lawsuit against Uncle Sam seeking damages in 2016.
“Ultimately, the two sides agreed to dismiss it in 2017”
Family ties
El-Sayed’s family has connections to Muslim Brotherhood through relatives.
“Had an amazing talk with my mom about her activism in the Muslim Brotherhood during the early 70s while she was in college”
El-Sayed’s response
El-Sayed says he would disavow Muslim Brotherhood but emphasizes constitutional loyalty.
“You assume, Tommy, that because I am Muslim, that somehow, I would have allegiance to something that is not our Constitution”
What happens next
El-Sayed faces debate with Rogers and potential meeting with Obama.
“El-Sayed is set to debate Rogers on Wednesday and then stump with former President Barack Obama on Saturday”
What to remember
Abdul El-Sayed insists his sister-in-law was wrongly placed on a terror watchlist by Obama administration over a decade ago.
