(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/7/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned alleged threats targeting a Portland, Maine city councilor after she condemned the display of a racist banner.
Portland City Councilor Victoria Pelletier took to social media last week to condemn the display of a racist sign in a city park. Following her post, Pelletier reportedly received numerous threats, including death threats. At Monday night’s council meeting, every councilor spoke in support of Pelletier and denounced the threats.
SEE: Portland city councilor facing threats after denouncing flag
“Threats against an elected official or any citizen cannot be tolerated,” said CAIR National Communications Coordinator Ismail Allison. “We welcome the solidarity shown by Portland councilors and citizens and urge communities nationwide to follow suit in condemning racism and hate.”
He said CAIR and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all those challenging antisemitism, systemic anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, white supremacy, and all other forms of bigotry.
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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