The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA), the state’s leading Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed passage of a “Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance” by Medford, Massachusetts, barring investments in companies that profit from Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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Patch reports: “While it is not specifically stated in the motion, the Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance was primarily inspired by the ongoing events in Gaza between Israel and Palestine.”
In a statement, CAIR-MA Executive Director Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, Esq., said:
“We applaud the leadership and moral courage of the Medford City Council in choosing to divest from companies profiting from crimes against humanist such as those being carried out in Israel’s ongoing Gaza genocide. This ordinance reflects a growing national awareness that taxpayer dollars must not fund human rights abuses or international war crimes.
“At a time when far too many remain silent in the face of Israel’s mass atrocities, Medford has taken a historic step forward in upholding the values of justice, accountability, and human dignity. We encourage other cities across our state and the nation to follow suit and examine the ethical implications of their investments.”
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: Barbara J. Dougan, Esq., CAIR-MA Legal Director, (781) 281-9992, bdougan@cair.com; Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, Esq., CAIR-MA Executive Director, (617) 862-9159, tamatul-wadud@cair.com; 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 Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com