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A federal judge in Portland has issued a decision in the case of a defunct Islamic Charity accused of having links to terrorism.

The court found the government's theory was sound, its methods may have crossed the line. April Baer reports.

Attorneys for Al-Haramain’s Oregon branch claimed the government made a shoddy, secretive case against the charity in 2004, claiming unspecified ties to terrorism, and wrongfully seizing the charity’s assets.

The government performed what’s called a re-designation earlier this year, providing more information about its case against Al-Haramain. 

Judge Garr King sided partly with the government, that the re-designation was done by the book. But he also agreed that some actions taken against the charity violated the 4th and 5th Amendments.

Attorney Ashlee Albies represents the plaintiffs.

Ashlee Albies: "Moving around the players in the middle of the game is inherently unfair, and I think Judge King recognized that to a certain extent with this opinion."

Judge King has asked for additional information on what harm was done, and what compensation Al Haramain Oregon might deserve.