Attorney General Alan Wilson of South Carolina has joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a friend-of-the-court brief that seeks to hold organizations accused of providing material support to Hamas accountable.
“On October 7, 2023, Hamas perpetrated a terrorist attack against Israel that became the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust,” said Attorney General Wilson. “Meanwhile, these groups in America have allegedly violated federal law by providing material support to this terrorist organization.”
Court documents indicate that Americans for Muslims in Palestine (AMP) and the National Students for Justice in Palestine announced on October 8, 2023, their participation in what they described as a “Unity Intifada” under Hamas’s “unified command.”
The group of states argues that it is essential to hold individuals and organizations responsible if they provide support to foreign terrorist groups. The brief notes that public relations activities by such organizations can be critical for foreign terror groups seeking to spread their messages internationally.
“We have been steadfast in our support of Israel as it defends itself from inexplicable violence,” stated Attorney General Wilson. “But the threat of Hamas’s violence has extended to our shores because of the support of groups like these. Rooting out terrorism is a matter of great urgency.”
The legal action is led by Ohio and Idaho and includes Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming and the Arizona Legislature.
As South Carolina’s chief prosecutor and legal counsel according to its official website, Attorney General Wilson oversees criminal prosecutions and regulatory enforcement across the state. The office also supports crime victims through advocacy services and collaborates with law enforcement agencies statewide. Alan Wilson currently serves as head of the office with responsibilities including consumer protection and securities regulation.
The attorney general’s office maintains a statewide presence overseeing investigations into securities violations and leading efforts related to public safety and community protection.
