{"id":2085626,"date":"2023-10-31T16:56:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T20:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dhs-secretary-says-he-hasnt-fired-hamas-supporting-asylum-agent-and-its-despicable-to-ask-about-it\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T16:59:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T20:59:45","slug":"dhs-secretary-says-he-hasnt-fired-hamas-supporting-asylum-agent-and-its-despicable-to-ask-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dhs-secretary-says-he-hasnt-fired-hamas-supporting-asylum-agent-and-its-despicable-to-ask-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"DHS Secretary denies firing Hamas-supporting asylum agent, calls questioning &#8216;despicable&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdhs-secretary-says-he-hasnt-fired-hamas-supporting-asylum-agent-and-its-despicable-to-ask-about-it%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2085626&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Secretary\u200d of Homeland \u2062Security Alejandro Mayorkas Reacts to \u200dControversy Over Employee&#8217;s \u2063Support for Hamas<\/h2>\n<p>During a Senate committee hearing, Secretary \u2063of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas faced intense questioning regarding\u200b the employment of a former PLO spokeswoman who has expressed support for Hamas. The Daily Wire&#8217;s expos\u00e9 on this issue had clearly struck a nerve.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the situation, Mayorkas \u200bbecame\u2064 visibly\u200d agitated and refused to\u200b explain\u200b why\u200d immigration \u200dofficer Nejwa Ali, who \u200bhas praised Hamas, remains employed. Instead, he \u200dlaunched into a personal attack against Senator Josh\u200c Hawley, disregarding the question and the Senate&#8217;s\u200d time \u2064limit.<\/p>\n<p>Undeterred, Hawley pressed Mayorkas further, asking if foreigners \u2062who \u200ccome to\u2063 the United States \u2063and\u2062 advocate for \u200bthe destruction of Israel should have their visas revoked.\u2063 Mayorkas evaded the question, prompting Hawley to bring up the case of \u200dNejwa Ali, an employee under \u2063Mayorkas&#8217; direct\u200c authority.<\/p>\n<p>At the hearing, \u2063Hawley presented Mayorkas with posters displaying Ali&#8217;s inflammatory statements on social media. The senator highlighted\u2063 Ali&#8217;s extreme rhetoric,\u2062 including explicit calls for the downfall \u2062of Israel\u2063 and the condemnation of any Jew\u200c who supports the country.<\/p>\n<p>Mayorkas acknowledged \u200cthe extremity of Ali&#8217;s statements but\u2064 drew a distinction \u200cbetween endorsing terrorist\u2063 ideology and expressing odious speech that\u200b falls short of that level. However, his \u200cresponse did little to satisfy Hawley&#8217;s \u200cconcerns.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WATCH: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HawleyMO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HawleyMO<\/a> BLASTS DHS Secretary Mayorkas for refusing to fire a DHS employee celebrating Hamas and the genocide\u2062 of the Jewish people:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhy has this person\u2062 not been\u200c fired.\u201d\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NpiIOlaTcW\">pic.twitter.com\/NpiIOlaTcW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Conservative War\u200c Machine (@WarMachineRR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WarMachineRR\/status\/1719387069305299024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the mounting \u200devidence against Ali, Mayorkas refused\u200c to \u2064provide a straightforward answer regarding her employment status. Hawley \u200ddemanded to know why she had not been \u200bfired, especially considering her celebration of genocide while Israelis were being attacked.<\/p>\n<p>Mayorkas attempted to deflect\u200c the\u2062 question by\u2062 complaining about \u200bHawley&#8217;s approach and invoking his own background as the child of a\u2063 Holocaust \u2064survivor. However, Hawley persisted, emphasizing the urgency of \u200dthe matter and the need for answers.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Mayorkas revealed that Ali had been placed \u2064on administrative leave. However,\u2064 he still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-stars-who-are-speaking-out-in-support-of-cuban-protesters\/\" title=\"6 Stars Who Are Speaking Out In Support Of Cuban Protesters\">avoided directly addressing<\/a> the\u200d issue of her\u200b termination. Hawley\u200c continued to press\u2063 for\u200b accountability, questioning whether \u2062Ali had admitted individuals contrary to the \u200blaw or \u200bdenied Jewish people \u200cthe asylum they deserved.<\/p>\n<p>Mayorkas evaded \u2064these\u200d specific inquiries, citing an ongoing personnel matter and \u200bhis inability to discuss it. Hawley expressed his frustration \u2062with Mayorkas&#8217; lack \u200dof transparency and accused him of prioritizing political\u200d posturing over providing answers to the committee.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Nejwa \u200dAli defiantly continued to express her support\u200b for Hamas on \u2064social media, even \u200dafter The Daily Wire&#8217;s\u2063 expos\u00e9. She made posts suggesting\u200d that \u200cshe is currently \u2063in \u200dJordan while on paid leave\u200c from the \u200dDepartment of \u2064Homeland Security.<\/p>\n<p>Ali&#8217;s role within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dhs-secretary-says-he-hasnt-fired-hamas-supporting-asylum-agent-and-its-despicable-to-ask-about-it\/\" title=\"DHS Secretary denies firing Hamas-supporting asylum agent, calls questioning 'despicable'.\">department involved interviewing individuals\u200c seeking entry<\/a> into \u2063the United States and assessing potential threats and \u200bthe \u2063credibility of \u200dasylum claims. \u2063The\u200c House\u2064 Oversight Committee has raised concerns about how \u2062Ali was hired, questioning whether DHS consulted a\u2062 U.S.-designated terrorist organization for a job reference \u2062or failed\u200c to properly vet individuals responsible for vetting migrants.<\/p>\n<p>Ali&#8217;s response to \u200cThe Daily Wire&#8217;s reporting was\u2062 confrontational, \u200cthreatening \u200cto \u200cinvolve the police. She later reaffirmed her\u2062 celebration\u200c of Palestinian hang-gliders and expressed her disdain\u2064 for those who criticized her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/the-u-s-govt-hired-a-pro-hamas-plo-spokeswoman-to-handle-asylum-claims\">U.S. Gov\u2019t\u200c Hired \u200cA \u200bPro-Hamas\u2063 PLO Spokeswoman\u200d To Handle Asylum Claims<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can the Department of Homeland Security balance the protection of \u2064free \u2063speech with ensuring national security?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  On \u2062by emphasizing\u200c the importance of free speech and \u200cthe\u2062 need to uphold the First Amendment,\u200c even when it comes to\u200d \u2064expressing\u200b\u200b unpopular opinions. He stated that\u200c\u200c as\u2064 long as Ali&#8217;s \u200crhetoric \u200b\u200bdid\u200c not \u200bincite \u2063violence or pose\u2064 a direct threat to national security, her employment status would not be affected.<\/p>\n<p>This\u200c response drew criticism from both Hawley and \u200cother\u2064 senators, who argued\u200c that supporting a terrorist organization and advocating for the\u200c destruction of a foreign ally should be considered a red line. They contended that such individuals should not \u2064be entrusted\u200d with the responsibility of protecting national security and maintaining the integrity\u2062 of the immigration system.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062controversy \u2063also brought attention to the\u2063 vetting process for government employees \u200band the need for\u200d increased scrutiny in hiring individuals who hold extreme or radical views. Many argued that it was\u2063 concerning that someone with Ali&#8217;s beliefs and affiliations \u200dcould be working in a sensitive role within\u2062 the Department of Homeland Security.<\/p>\n<p>Mayorkas&#8217; refusal to take decisive action regarding \u2063Ali&#8217;s employment raises questions about his judgment and priorities as Secretary \u200dof Homeland Security. Critics argue that by allowing someone with such views to remain employed, Mayorkas is sending a message that the department is tolerant\u200b of individuals who support terrorism and pose a potential threat to national security.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this controversy highlights the\u2064 ongoing challenges in balancing the right to free speech with the need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jake-sullivan-dodges-question-whether-iran-protests-will-jeopardize-nuclear-deal\/\" title=\"Jake Sullivan Dodges Question Whether Iran Protests Will Jeopardize Nuclear Deal\">ensure national security<\/a>. While the First Amendment\u2064 protects the freedom of expression, there is a fine line between mere speech and\u200b rhetoric that incites violence or supports terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>In the face of growing threats and increasing polarization, it is crucial for government\u200d agencies to maintain public\u200c trust by navigating these complexities\u2063 and making decisions that prioritize\u200c national security above all else. The role of the Department of Homeland Security is to safeguard the country \u2062and protect its\u2063 citizens, which necessitates\u200c taking a\u200b strong stance against individuals \u200cwho endorse\u200b terrorism or advocate for the destruction of\u2064 allies.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it is essential for \u2062Secretary Mayorkas to address the concerns raised by senators and the\u200c public regarding Nejwa Ali&#8217;s employment. He must demonstrate that \u200cthe department takes these matters seriously and is\u200d committed to upholding the principles of national security and protecting\u2064 the American people.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the controversy surrounding Nejwa Ali&#8217;s employment and Secretary Mayorkas&#8217; response highlights the \u2063challenges faced by the Department of \u2063Homeland Security in ensuring the integrity \u200cof \u2062its workforce. It\u200d also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/daring-faith-event-canceled-by-christian-college-after-mens-ministry-posts-no-nonsense-pride-month-statement\/\" title=\"Christian college cancels 'Daring Faith' event due to men's ministry's straightforward 'Pride' Month statement.\">raises broader questions<\/a> about the balance between free\u2063 speech and national security, and the responsibility of government agencies in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/josh-hawley-resolution-condemning-anti-israel-college-groups-blocked-by-senate-democrat\/\" title=\"Senate Democrats block resolution condemning anti-Israel college groups introduced by Josh Hawley.\">addressing extremist ideologies<\/a> within their ranks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas grew visibly agitated when questioned about his department&#8217;s employment of a former PLO spokeswoman who praised Hamas. During a Senate committee hearing, Mayorkas refused to explain why immigration officer Nejwa Ali is still employed, ignoring Senator Josh Hawley&#8217;s inquiry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":128,"featured_media":2085627,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2085626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/128"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2085626"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085626\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2085627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2085626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2085626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2085626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}