(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, October 31, 2023) – On Wednesday, Nov. 1, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) plans to hold peaceful protests demanding urgent action for a ceasefire in Gaza during President Biden’s visit to Minnesota.
With allies from Jewish, Christian and human rights organizations, CAIR-MN will call on President Biden to take swift, decisive steps to end Israel’s slaughter of thousands of children, women and men in Gaza by demanding an immediate ceasefire.
On Wednesday, protesters will gather at 1 p.m. inside Terminal 1 baggage claim at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Another demonstration will be held at 2 p.m. outside Dutch Creek Farm in Northfield, Minnesota, where the President is scheduled to appear.
The protests will be peaceful, family-friendly demonstrations calling for a ceasefire and promoting human rights.
Another large protest organized by MN Antiwar and American Muslims for Palestine and others is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Minneapolis Federal Building.
WHAT: CAIR-MN Ceasefire Protests During President Biden Visit
WHEN AND WHERE:
- Airport Protest
- Where: Minneapolis Airport, Terminal 1 Baggage Area
- When: November 1 at 1 P.M.
- Farm Protest
- Where: Dutch Creek Farms, 30251 Eveleth Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057
- When: November 1 at 2 P.M.
- Large Protest at Minneapolis Federal Building (organized by MN Antiwar and American Muslims for Palestine and others.)
- Where: Minneapolis Federal Building, 300 S 4th St, Minneapolis
- When: November 1 at 5 P.M.
CONTACT: CAIR-MN Director of Advocacy Osman Ahmed 612-459-0334, o-ahmed@cair.com or Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-406-0070, jhussein@cair.com
LIVESTREAM: https://www.facebook.com/CAIR.Minnesota/
Earlier today, Washington, D.C., based CAIR called on President Biden to “stop the madness” after Israeli forces tortured naked Palestinian prisoners on camera in the West Bank, forced another blindfolded captive to shout “long live Israel,” used a tank to blow up a fleeing civilian vehicle in northern Gaza, and massacred more than 100 Palestinians in bombings of Jabalia refugee camp in the Gaza Strip.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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