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- The Justice Department on Tuesday accused a group of Iranians of plotting to kidnap Masih Alinejad, an activist in Brooklyn.
- Alinejad ran a viral Facebook account in which she campaigned against Iran's compulsory hijab laws and exposed abuse women face in the country.
- Her My Stealthy Freedom Facebook page features videos and photos submitted by her followers, which show women defying Iran's modesty laws, and often, being harassed for doing so.
- Alinejad said in a Facebook post on July 10 that she has faced harassment and intimidation from Iran because of her Facebook account.
- Read more about Alinejad's anti-hijab campaign and the accusations against Iran here.
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