The Council on American-Islamic Relations of Arizona (CAIR-AZ), the state chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today is calling on the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office to fire a staffer who reportedly joked about killing anti-genocide activist Mahmoud Khalil
The Phoenix Times reports:
“Martin Quezada, the attorney and civil rights director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, called on Heap to fire Stone.
‘’While we are disheartened to see this kind of hatred becoming further normalized and desensitized in our nation, we are grateful that the despicable, hateful, and racist nature of this individual has been clearly exposed,’ Quezada said in a written statement. ‘Now, we call on Recorder Heap to demonstrate true leadership by affirming that such language, in any context, constitutes a terminable offense, not out of political convenience, but because it is simply the right thing to do.’”
SEE: Maricopa County official jokes about killing pro-Palestine activist – Phoenix New Times
Washington, D.C., based CAIR’s 2025 Civil Rights Report, “Unconstitutional Crackdowns,” reveals that Islamophobia continues to be at an all-time high across the country. CAIR said viewpoint discrimination against those speaking out against genocide and apartheid was a key factor in many cases.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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