Sherrill visited Paterson mosque whose founder was convicted of supporting Hamas and deported

Paterson, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s recent visit to a Paterson mosque is drawing heightened attention as past federal terrorism cases tied to individuals connected to the institution resurface alongside an ongoing immigration case involving its current imam.

Sherrill attended an event at the Islamic Center of Passaic County marking the end of Ramadan and posted photos from the visit, where she met with Imam Mohammad Qatanani. “Thank you to the Islamic Center of Passaic County for welcoming me to join their celebration as the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close,” Sherrill wrote.<...