(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/27/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed federal charges brought against an Alaska man who allegedly threatened a Florida sheriff who spoke out about antisemitism in that state.
Joshua Wahl, 31, reportedly emailed a threat to Michael Chitwood, the sheriff of Volusia County, Fla., and posted threats on social media.
SEE: Alaska man charged with threats against Florida sheriff who spoke against antisemitic activity
https://apnews.com/article/florida-sheriff-threatened-alaska-78a36238a594f54e5d74ed7419641233
“When strong charges are brought against a suspect for allegedly bias-motivated threats of violence, it sends the message that our society will not tolerate hate-fueled intimidation,” said CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper.
He noted that yesterday, CAIR condemned racist and antisemitic incidents in South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Idaho.
Hooper said CAIR and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all those challenging antisemitism, systemic anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, white supremacy, and all other forms of bigotry.
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 National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, [email protected]; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected], CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, [email protected]