CAIR-NY Condemns Alleged Anti-Asian Attack in Brooklyn
(NEW YORK, NY, 8/30/2024) - The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned an alleged anti-Asian assault in Brooklyn at the beginning of the month.
Police say at around 5 a.m. on August 2, an unknown man punched a pedestrian in the head and arm after making anti-Asian remarks. Police are looking for the suspect.
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“Racist assaults are unacceptable and must be taken seriously by law enforcement authorities,” said CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher. “We condemn this disturbing assault and stand in solidarity with the Asian-American community and all those targeted by racist violence.”
She said Washington, D.C., based 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-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., Executive Director, anasher@cair.com, 917-669-4006
Saira Amar, MPA, Communications Coordinator, SAmar@cair.com