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C o NY 105-8999 X OPINION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE A. Re MALCOIM X oS, 3y letter dated September 2, 1964, J, WALTER : oe YEAGLEY, Assistant Attorney General, Internal Security Division, Department of Justice advised that MALCOLM K, LITTLE aka MALCOLM X in the course of his recent tour of | the Middle East and African countries,has reportedly been - | in communication and contact with heads of foreign governments | urging that they take the issue of"ractiism"in America before the United Nations as a threat to world peace. Mr. YEAGLEY indicated that since such activities could conceivably fall within the provisions of the Logan Act, and are moreover deemed to be inimical to the best interest of our country and prejuiicialto our foreign policy, the Depart~ ment of Justice requested the Secretary of State to make appropriate inquiries of our embassies in the Middle East and Africa for any pertinent information concerring MALCOLM X's alleged contacts and communications with heads of foreign governments. Mr. YEAGLEY expressed concern over the fact that MALCOLM X's activities abroad indicates a possible violation of the Logan Act. B. Re MMI . By letter dated September 28, 1964, Mr. YEAGLEY advised that if evidenceis available which will establish the MMI has been or is receiving funds from any Arab or African government, or is acting at the order, request or _ under the direction of the foreign government, it may be i obligated to rwgister under the Foreign Agents Registration - Act. : -