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And HuffPost just got the controversial group to admit it.

A right-wing think tank, the Middle East Forum (MEF), has acknowledged compiling a massive database containing information on thousands of Muslim Americans, organizations, and individuals associated with the Muslim community. According to a report by HuffPost, the database includes over 4 million data points, such as names, social media accounts, tax information, and organizational ties. The database contained entries for more than 5,500 people and 10,600 organizations as of last year's review. The list reportedly includes high-profile figures such as Democratic Representatives Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Andre Carson, as well as Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Notably, the database also includes non-Muslim individuals like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who was labeled a 'Fellow Traveler' due to her perceived ties to Muslim causes. Experts, including Mobashra Tazamal of Georgetown University's Bridge Initiative, have described the database as a 'target list' that could be used by the government to surveil, monitor, harass, or intimidate Muslim Americans and organizations. University of Michigan professor Juan Cole criticized the initiative, calling it 'fascism' and warning that it represents an attempt to subvert the Constitution in favor of far-right social control techniques. The MEF initially kept the project secret but announced that researchers could apply to access the database after HuffPost began inquiries. The report highlights concerns about the potential misuse of such data, particularly under a political climate that views Muslims as threats to national security. The database's existence raises significant questions about privacy, civil liberties, and the role of think tanks in shaping government policies. The Middle East Forum, which has operated for 20 years, has faced increasing scrutiny over its methods and the implications of its data collection practices. The report underscores the growing tension between national security concerns and the protection of minority rights in the United States.