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US authorities are pursuing the extradition from Spain of James 'Fergie' Chambers, a wealthy donor who has funded charities operating in Gaza, on accusations that his support aided Hamas. Chambers' wife has publicly warned that the case sets a 'terrifying precedent' for humanitarian donors and activists supporting Palestinian causes. The case has drawn attention from civil liberties advocates who argue it could criminalize legitimate humanitarian giving, while US officials maintain the funds in question crossed into material support for a designated terrorist organization.