The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on law enforcement authorities to investigate as a possible hate crime the reported assault by an individual who allegedly threw excrement, trash, and liquids on pro-Palestine protesters.
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On Monday, April 7, an individual in Manhattan reportedly hurled feces, trash, and liquid out of a window in the Summit Apartments complex in midtown on pro-Palestine protesters. The waste landed on demonstrators and cracked the window of an NYPD vehicle. The individual was also seen holding an Israeli flag.
In a statement, CAIR-NY Executive Director, Afaf Nasher, Esq. said:
“We strongly condemn this abhorrent attack on pro-Palestinian protesters. This is yet another example of an attack on Palestinian solidarity amidst the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza. We call on law enforcement to investigate the incident as a possible hate crime, and we urge elected officials to publicly condemn the attack and affirm the right of their residents to peaceful assemble for political protest.”
Last year, CAIR-NY welcomed the hate crime investigation of a bike-rider that threw feces into a car window.
SEE: CAIR-NY Supports Hate Crime Investigation of Alleged Feces Attack
CAIR-NY’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR-NY es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT:
Afaf Nasher, CAIR-NY Executive Director, ANasher@cair.com
CAIR-NY Communications Team, comms@ny.cair.com