CAIR-NY Condemns Anti-Hispanic Attack on Man in the Bronx
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(NEW YORK, NY, 1/4/2024) - The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today condemned an alleged anti-Hispanic hate attack on a man in the Bronx.
A 61-year-old man was reportedly punched in the face by a stranger in the lobby of a Bronx apartment building, police said. The attacker reportedly yelled “f***ing Hispanic! Get out of my town!” as he punched the victim.
SEE: Man, 61, punched in face by stranger in Bronx anti-Hispanic hate crime
“We condemn this disturbing, hateful assault and urge law enforcement to be swift and thorough in apprehending the suspect,” said CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher. “We stand in solidarity with the Hispanic community against racist hate and violence.”
CAIR-NY's mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR-NY 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: Afaf Nasher, Esq., CAIR-NY Executive Director, 917-669-4006, anasher@cair.com; Rabea Ali, rali@cair.com