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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Chris Stein in Washington

Republican tax bill could slap ‘terrorism’ label on non-profits opposed to Trump

Trump glares in close-up
The provision has been described as a ‘a five-alarm fire for non-profits nationwide’ who fear Trump will use it to punish his enemies. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters

Non-profit groups are sounding the alarm over an attempt by Republican lawmakers to insert a provision allowing the government to cancel the tax-exempt status of organizations it deems “terrorist supporting” in a massive bill under negotiation in the House of Representatives.

The provision’s potential inclusion in the spending and taxation legislation that Donald Trump and his allies refer to as “one big, beautiful bill” has sparked fears that the administration will wield it against groups who file lawsuits or organize voters against his policies.

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