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Sen. Cotton Seeks Criminal Probe of Code Pink's Actions

11/9/2025

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Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) has requested a criminal investigation into Code Pink, alleging it provides support to foreign terrorist organizations.
Cotton cited the group's connections to the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network and to its funding sources.
Medea Benjamin, Code Pink co-founder, criticized Cotton as influenced by pro-Israel lobbyists.
Jenin Younes of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee defended Code Pink, saying the group promotes peace and that dissent is a constitutional right.

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Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) has requested a criminal investigation into Code Pink, alleging it provides support to foreign terrorist organizations.
Cotton cited the group's connections to the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network and to its funding sources.
Medea Benjamin, Code Pink co-founder, criticized Cotton as influenced by pro-Israel lobbyists.
Jenin Younes of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee defended Code Pink, saying the group promotes peace and that dissent is a constitutional right.