CAIR-Minnesota Applauds Ceasefire Statement from Minnesota Elected Officials
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 11/16/23) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) today joined the greater Minnesota community across different faiths and backgrounds in applauding Minnesota State Elected officials who have signed statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Earlier in October, CAIR-MN sent a call for a ceasefire inviting Minnesota state legislators to sign. The legislators below have signed on to the call for ceasefire and released a statement.
| Hodan Hassan | Minnesota House Representative |
| Mohamud Noor | Minnesota House Representative |
| Samantha Sencer-mura | Minnesota House Representative |
| Liish Kozlowski | Minnesota House Representative |
| Leigh Finke | Minnesota House Representative |
| Liz Lee | Minnesota House Representative |
| Omar fateh | Minnesota Senator |
| Clare Oumou Verbeten | Minnesota Senator |
| Jennifer A. McEwen | Minnesota Senator |
| Erin Maye Quade | Minnesota Senator |
| Lindsey Port | Minnesota Senator |
| Mary Kunesh | Minnesota Senator |
| Foung Hawj | Minnesota Senator |
| Zaynab Mohamed | Minnesota Senator |
| John Marty | Minnesota Senator |
Federal elected officials have also asked for a ceasefire, highlighting the gravity of the situation. Given the urgency and humanitarian crisis, your support in endorsing this effort is crucial. We believe that your voice as a Minnesota elected official can make a significant impact in urging for a ceasefire.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-MN Director of Advocacy Osman Ahmed 612-459-0334, o-ahmed@cair.com or CAIR-Minnesota Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-406-0070, jhussein@cair.com