Join the Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ), in calling on the Arizona State House of Representatives to reject Representative John Gillette’s anti-Muslim memorial, HCM2002, which recycles long-debunked conspiracy theories and Islamophobic tropes and urges Congress to falsely label CAIR-AZ as a “foreign terrorist organization” without any evidence or due process.
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Earlier this week, a coalition of 30 state and national civil rights, faith, labor, voting rights, veterans, and community organizations formally delivered a sign-on letter to every member of the Arizona Legislature urging rejection of HCM2002 and its federal companion, H.R. 4097. The coalition warns that HCM2002 is built on false claims, misleading narratives, and recycled allegations that have never been substantiated by any court of law, and that singling out a Muslim civil rights organization promotes fear, discrimination, and political intimidation.
Coalition signatories opposing HCM2002 and H.R. 4097 include: Council on American-Islamic Relations Arizona (CAIR-AZ); Progress Arizona; ACLU of Arizona; UnidosUS; AZ AANHPI Advocates; Wingbeat 88; One Arizona; Fuerte Arts Movement; Poder in Action; Rural Arizona Engagement; Arizona Students Association; Civic Engagement Beyond Voting; Opportunity Arizona; Episcopal Diocese of Arizona; Presbytery of Grand Canyon and de Cristo; Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona (LAMA); Foothills Christian Church; DSC Conference of the UMC; All Voting is Local Action; Vets Forward; Chispa Arizona; Tomorrow We Vote; Common Cause Arizona; Jesuits West CORE; National Lawyers Guild – Arizona State University Chapter; Instituto; Muslim Public Affairs Council; Mi Familia Vota; Common Defense; and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
Representative Gillette’s memorial is defamatory, reckless, and designed to criminalize civil rights advocacy, suppress dissent, and target Muslim Arizonans for political gain.
HCM2002 is an attempt to weaponize state power against a religious minority and silence constitutionally protected advocacy. When elected officials normalize baseless accusations against Muslims, they endanger the safety and civil rights of all Arizonans.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR 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: CAIR Arizona Executive Director Azza Abuseif, 602-349-1573, aabuseif@cair.com