Staff Reports
In the heartland of America, the FBI found themselves smack dab in the middle of a showdown when they decided to question Rolla Abdeljawad, an Oklahoma Muslim woman, about her fiery pro-Palestinian posts on Facebook. The Reason report spilled the beans on what went down when the feds came knocking on her door, raising more than a few eyebrows in the process.
Now, conservative folks might scratch their heads at the nerve of someone taking aim at our friends in Israel. After all, isn’t standing with our democratic ally in the Middle East just common sense? But it seems Abdeljawad had her back up against the wall when the feds came a-knocking, giving her a taste of that good ol’ FBI charm.
WATCH: FBI visit the home of an American Muslim Woman’s home to question her about her pro-Palestine social media posts after they were flagged by @meta’s @facebook!
What she did right:
1. Refuse to speak to them without a lawyer.
2. Refuse to let them in her house.
3. Record… pic.twitter.com/VLgAjV5fY8— Hassan Shibly (@HassanShibly) March 28, 2024
When Abdeljawad stood her ground and refused to let the agents set foot in her house, well, that’s when things really started to heat up. And can you blame her for calling in the big guns and lawyering up? One can never be too careful when Uncle Sam’s finest come knocking, especially when you’ve got some spicy opinions on the Holy Land.
Now, let’s talk about Facebook’s little snitching habit, shall we? Meta, the big boss of Facebook, doesn’t shy away from handing over your online dirt to law enforcement quicker than you can say “self-incrimination.” With almost 88% of requests getting the green light, it’s no wonder Abdeljawad found herself on the hot seat. But hey, when you’re out there calling for the destruction of Zionists, don’t be too surprised when the FBI come a-callin’.
And let’s not forget the real kicker here – the pushback from free speech warriors who see this as Big Brother sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong. The thought of the government snooping on your social media posts has got some folks mighty riled up, and who can blame them? In a land built on the First Amendment, nobody wants to feel like they’re walking on eggshells just to speak their mind.
So, as the dust settles on this Oklahoma showdown, one thing’s for sure – when it comes to free speech and government overreach, there’s bound to be more fireworks ahead. And in a world where even a Facebook post can land you in hot water with the FBI, it might be time to start watching what you say online. After all, you never know who’s listening in on your next viral rant.
