CAIR-NJ Backs Jersey City Council Vote for Resolution Condemning Islamophobia
CAIR-NJ Backs Jersey City Council Vote for Resolution Condemning Islamophobia
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, 7/13/2021) – The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today urged members of the Jersey City Municipal Council to vote in favor of a resolution condemning Islamophobia.
On the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting is a resolution that calls on the city council to “condemn and combat Islamophobia.” Under the resolution, once it is signed a copy will be sent to Mayor Steven Fulop and Governor Phil Murphy.
The resolution is one of 31 resolutions on the agenda for Wednesday night’s meeting.
SEE: Jersey City Council To Vote On Resolution Condemning Islamophobia
https://patch.com/new-jersey/jersey-city/jersey-city-council-vote-resolution-condemning-islamophobia
Resolution of the City of Jersey City, N.J.
In a statement, CAIR-NJ Executive Director Selaedin Maksut said:
“Language is important. Language can shape the way we understand our world. Language that unequivocally condemns Islamophobia and anti-Muslim bigotry is essential in a time when Muslims are demonized for their faith.
“Bigotry has no place anywhere, let alone a city as diverse as Jersey City, a municipality home to a large and diverse Muslim community. Discrimination and hate crimes targeting all marginalized peoples must be fought fiercely with resolutions such as this one. I hope other New Jersey cities and towns follow suit.”
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.
