House Committee Opens Hearings On Radicalization of Muslims In U.S. Prisons

Yesterday, the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security began two days of hearings on "The Threat of Muslim-American Radicalization in U.S. Prisons." The full text of the opening statement by Committee Chairman Peter King, as well as of statements by yesterday's four witnesses is available from the Committee's website. Rep. King also announced three witnesses who will appear at the continuation of the hearings today. The Los Angeles Times yesterday reported that the hearing "erupted in bipartisan anger Wednesday, with Democrats charging Muslims were being unfairly targeted and the Republican committee chairman vowing to continue investigating what he views as threats to national security."