(WASHINGTON D.C., 9/22/2022) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the distribution of antisemitic flyers in Lynchburg, Va.
Lynchburg police are investigating several reports of antisemitic flyers being distributed throughout the city. Police began receiving reports of the flyers being discovered in yards and driveways. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lynchburg police.
SEE: Antisemitic flyers distributed throughout Lynchburg
https://www.wdbj7.com/2022/09/21/antisemitic-flyers-distributed-throughout-lynchburg/
“The distribution of this hateful antisemitic propaganda must be condemned by all community leaders and members,” said CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper. “The antisemitism, white supremacy and other forms of bigotry being promoted in towns and cities nationwide must be challenged and repudiated.”
He noted that yesterday, CAIR condemned the distribution of racist flyers to homes in Fargo N.D.
SEE: CAIR Condemns Distribution of Racist Flyers in North Dakota
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CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Coordinator Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com