CAIR Seeks Info on Militia Threats to US Muslim Groups:
FBI reportedly raids militia after threats of violence against Islamic
organizations
Al-Jazeerah, ccun.org, April 5, 2010
A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy
organization tonight called on federal law enforcement authorities to
release more information about possible threats of violence against
American Muslims by a militia group raided this weekend in several
states.
Charges are expected to be unsealed in federal court in Detroit on
Monday. If the reported threats to Islamic organizations are confirmed,
CAIR will hold a news conference on the issue later on Monday in
Washington, D.C. CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim
Hooper, 202-744-7726, E-Mail:
ihooper@cair.com]
The Washington-based Council on
American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said at least seven members of a
Christian militia group have been arrested in FBI-led Joint Terrorism
Task Force raids and investigations in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and
Indiana. According to media reports, the “Hutaree” militia was targeted
after its members made threats of violence against Islamic
organizations.
SEE: Seven Arrested in FBI Raids Linked to
Christian Militia Group (Detroit News)
http://tinyurl.com/detnewsmilitia
FBI Arrests 7 with Ties to Christian Militia (CBS)
http://cbs5.com/national/hutaree.militia.group.2.1595616.html
“Given the recent sharp spike CAIR offices nationwide have observed in
anti-Islam rhetoric, it would not be surprising that an extremist group
would seek to turn that bigoted rhetoric into violent actions,” said
CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad. “At this stage, we are
seeking more information about possible threats to American Muslim
organizations and are urging the offices of CAIR and other Islamic
institutions nationwide to take appropriate security precautions.”
He added that just last week, CAIR called on Republican leaders to
repudiate racist taunts by tea party opponents of health care reform
targeting a Muslim congressman and another African-American lawmaker on
Capitol Hill.
SEE: Muslim Congressman Called ‘N**ger’ by Tea
Party Protesters
http://tinyurl.com/carsonnword
Awad also noted that CAIR
recently expressed concern about the reported rise in the number of
anti-government and anti-immigrant extremist groups during the past
year.
SEE: CAIR Concerned About Reported Rise in Militias,
'Patriot' Groups
http://tinyurl.com/riseinmilitias
CAIR is urging American
Muslim individuals and institutions to review advice on security
procedures contained in its "Muslim Community Safety Kit."
SEE:
Muslim Community Safety Kit
http://www.cair.com/ActionCenter/CommunityToolKit.aspx
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enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil
liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote
justice and mutual understanding.
CONTACT: CAIR National
Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, E-Mail:
ihooper@cair.com; CAIR-MI
Executive Director Dawud Walid, 248-842-1418, E-Mail:
dwalid@cair.com; CAIR-Chicago
Executive Director Ahmed Rehab, 202-870-0166, E-mail:
arehab@cair.com; CAIR-Cleveland
Executive Director Julia Shearson, 216-440-2247, E-Mail:
jshearson@cair.com; CAIR
Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, 202-488-8787, 202-341-4171,
E-Mail: arubin@cair.com
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