On February 28th, 2019, the Indian government, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and separatism, declared the Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu Kashmir (JeI) an “Unlawful Association” under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967. This initial ban was recently extended for another five years, sparking renewed debate and…