Grave
                                Concern Regarding Israeli Intelligence
                                in the U.S.
                              
Washington, DC | www.adc.org
                              | September 7, 2010 - The American-Arab
                              Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC)
                              expresses grave concern over allegations
                              that Israeli Intelligence agents are
                              targeting Arab and Muslim Americans,
                              posing as U.S. Federal Agents.  The
                              activity was recently reported in a Washington
                                Post Article by Jeff Stein.  Such
                              activity will have a negative impact on
                              the trust between Arab and Muslim
                              Americans with the U.S. Federal
                              Government.  ADC calls on the Department
                              of Justice,
                              Department of State, and other appropriate
                              Federal agencies to thoroughly investigate
                              any instances of individuals, including
                              foreign nationals, falsely identifying
                              themselves as a U.S.
                              government official. 
                          ADC reminds community members,
                              citizens and non-citizens, that you are
                              entitled to have an attorney present in
                              the event someone who identifies himself
                              or herself as a government official and
                              approaches you for questioning.  You do
                              not have to answer any question, and your
                              refusal to answer cannot be used against
                              you.  You do not have to allow agents to
                              enter your home without a warrant.  If the
                              agent claims to have a warrant please
                              demand to see it.  Further, please ask to
                              see the credentials of the government
                              official, ask the agent’s name and a
                              business card, and call the FBI
                                Field Office and ask for
                              verification.
                          ADC will continue to monitor these
                              reports.  If you or someone you know has
                              been approached by anyone identifying
                              himself or herself as a government
                              official, but you suspect or question the
                              identity of such official, please feel
                              free to contact the ADC Legal Department
                              at 202-244-2990, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
	
					
	 
