The ADL Goes Full Bully | CAIR-NJ Welcomes Hate Crime Charges for Vandalism of Mural with Muslim Woman | CAIR Says Racist Incident at Iowa School an ‘Opportunity for Learning’

 

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The ADL Goes Full Bully | CAIR-NJ Welcomes Hate Crime Charges for Vandalism of Mural with Muslim Woman | CAIR Says Racist Incident at Iowa School an ‘Opportunity for Learning’

Video: CAIR-Oregon Condemns Attempted Mosque Arson, Urges Community to Check on Muslim Neighbors    The ADL Goes Full Bully    The organization’s new campaign again anti-Zionist and Palestine-solidarity groups is a clear sign that it lacks the credibility to lead on civil rights issues.    CAIR-New Jersey Welcomes Hate Crime Charges for Vandalism of Mural Depicting Muslim Woman    The suspect, a 54-year-old Highland Park native, has been charged with fourth-degree bias intimidation and criminal mischief for allegedly spray painting over the portion of the mural depicting a Muslim woman wearing an Islamic head scarf. The vandalism reportedly occurred on April 29.   “We thank law enforcement authorities for their swift action in this case,” said CAIR-NJ Executive Director Selaedin Maksut. “The residents of Highland Park have demonstrated clearly that they will not tolerate anti-Muslim bigotry and hate in their community.”    CAIR-Missouri Welcomes Hate Crime Charges for Arson Targeting Mormon Church    Yesterday, the Justice Department announced hate crime charges against the man in connection with his alleged role in an arson fire at a Mormon church in Cape Girardeau, Mo., last April. If convicted, the man faces up to 20 years in prison consecutive to any other sentence.    “We welcome the hate crime charges in this despicable attack targeting a house of worship,” said CAIR-Missouri Board Chair Yasir Ali. “We stand in solidarity with the Mormon community and all those targeted by bigotry and hate.”    CAIR Says Racist Incident at Iowa School an ‘Opportunity for Learning,’ Calls for Anti-Racist Curriculum    Students at Timberline School reportedly included racist comments targeting immigrants from Mexico in a school presentation. The slideshow reportedly included comments like ‘there is a huge influx of Mexican rapists’ and ‘in the end, Mexicans are bad.’ After images of the slideshow began circulating on social media, the school principal issued a statement reaffirming the school’s zero-tolerance policy for hate speech. The Waukee School District has reportedly launched an investigation.    “Hateful, racist rhetoric like that reportedly used in the presentation has no place in an educational environment,” said CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper. “This incident presents an opportunity for learning about the dangers of racism and bigotry. We urge the school district to immediately implement an anti-racism curriculum.”

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