Mamdani under fire after symbolic 9/11 pen goes to former al Qaeda defense lawyer

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave a 9/11 ceremonial pen to aide Ramzi Kassem during a recent ceremony. Kassem previously served as legal counsel for a person convicted in connection with al Qaeda. Mamdani's office said the pen was awarded for Kassem's work on civil rights issues. The decision prompted criticism from individuals who objected to the recipient's prior legal representation.

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