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Indian Government’s Attacks on Nonprofits May Portend What Lies Ahead in US

In March 2023, Meeta lost her job as a community mobilizer after her NGO lost its status under the Foreign Contribution Act, which restricts access to foreign funds for nonprofits in India.
The proposed bill HR 9495 in the U.S. Could allow the treasury secretary to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed 'terrorist supporting organizations' without due process, reflecting concerns similar to those faced by Indian NGOs under the FCRA.
Numerous nonprofit organizations and human rights activists in India have faced funding cuts and operational shutdowns due to FCRA restrictions, which have led to significant downsizing and loss of critical services for communities in need.
Activists warn that the HR 9495 bill in the U.S. Mirrors tactics used by governments globally to suppress dissent, indicating a potential similar contraction of civil society space as seen in India.

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