A ban on donations to terrorist groups is constitutional even if the donor intends the money to be used for humanitarian activities, a U.S. court ruled. Citing a brief filed by the Anti-Defamation League, the court said contributions earmarked for “peaceful purposes” may free up resources for terrorist activities or help create an environment that nurtures terrorism.
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