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US Supreme Court Ruling May Affect Islamic Charities ANN ARBOR, MI (Michigan Radio) -

Islamic charities in Michigan may feel the ripple effect of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling today upholding a federal law against supporting 'terrorists.'

The U.S. Supreme Court decided the federal government can prosecute groups or individuals that provide money, goods or other material support' to terrorist' groups.

The ruling came in a case involving a California group that provided legal help to rebels groups in Turkey and Sri Lanka.

Dawud Walid is with the Council on American Islamic Relations. He fears that federal prosecutors will now feel free to move more aggressively against Islamic charities.

"The bringing forth of this law and enforcement has primarily targeted American Muslims there's no doubt about that," says Dawud Walid.

In his majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts says even if groups only provide indirect support, they are helping terrorist groups prepare for renewed attacks. © Copyright 2012, Michigan Radio