Writing by Dr. Dannielle Blumenthal

Make no mistake: these terrorists are staging their invasion from within our own universities, using the ivory tower as a base of operations to dismantle the nation that protects them.

Today, April 21, 2026, New York University will host Mohamed Abdou, the author of Islam and Anarchism and a former Columbia professor with documented ties to extremist rhetoric.

While the event is framed as an academic exploration of “resistance,” the ideology being platformed—a fusion of leftist anarchism and radical Islamism—represents a direct violation of the Smith Act (18 U.S.C. § 2385).

The core objective of this movement is not the improvement of American society, but its total dissolution. These radicals seek to engineer a systemic collapse of the United States, viewing the current constitutional republic as an irredeemable “false god” that must be razed to the ground.

Once the American state is dismantled, their vision is to replace our democratic freedoms with a rigid system of extreme Islamic rule.

By using anarchism as a tool to break the existing system, they clear the path for a fundamentalist religious order to rise from the ashes, effectively turning “Turtle Island” into a localized caliphate.

This “Anarcho-Islamist” movement is a calculated synthesis that uses the language of the modern Left to shield radical religious goals.

• The Rejection of Sovereignty: Anarchism seeks to dismantle state hierarchy, while radical Islamism rejects any government not based on divine law (Hakimiyyah). Together, they frame the United States as “Taghut”—a false god or idol.
• The “Turtle Island” Narrative: By adopting the terminology of “decolonization,” these actors relabel the United States as an illegal, occupied territory. This allows them to characterize universities as “colonial factories” and the U.S. government as an “occupying force.”
• Jihad as “Direct Action”: The movement repurposes the concept of Jihad as a form of “anarchic resistance.” This is why 10/7, or the “Al-Aqsa Flood,” is treated as a blueprint for “liberatory” violence.

The Smith Act makes it a crime to advocate for the “propriety of overthrowing or destroying any government in the United States by force or violence.”

This movement triggers the Act’s focus on seditious advocacy in three specific ways:

1. Advocacy of Force: Abdou has openly stated, “Yes, I’m with Hamas, Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad” and urged followers to “engage in jihad.” Under the Smith Act, organizing groups that teach the overthrow of the government is a felony.
2. The “Extralegal” Mandate: The movement explicitly argues that reform and peace are impossible. They advocate for “extralegal” means—a euphemism for force—to dismantle the state.
3. From Theory to Action: The Smith Act applies when advocacy moves from abstract theory to the organization of concrete action. By providing a platform and legitimacy to individuals who align with designated terror groups, institutions like NYU may be facilitating active sedition.

This fused ideology is wrapped in confusing, academic jargon to mask its true nature: it is directly seditious. These groups do not want a seat at the table; they want the total destruction of the table itself. Their future is an idealized state under extreme rule, achieved by dismantling the very country that provides them the freedom to speak.

We must recognize that “Anarcho-Islamism” is a tool designed to bypass our legal defenses. It is time to enforce the Smith Act and protect our nation from those who openly plan its downfall under the guise of “academic freedom.”

Written with the help of AI.