""There's definitely been a lot of fear and a lot of discrimination. We know the stereotypes against us and they're just amplified now." - Bismah Jaffer, CAIR-SFBA Civil Rights Attorney"
""These charges demonstrate that man's behavior was completely unacceptable." - Bismah Jaffer, CAIR-SFBA Civil Rights Attorney"
""Well, no, it's much more serious than that. Hate crimes impact victims, the community and our American values." - Jeff Rosen, Santa Clara County District Attorney"
""It's just a shove. It's just a guy that had a few drinks... somebody might say. But no, it's much more serious than that." - Jeff Rosen, Santa Clara County District Attorney"
In Morgan Hill, California, a man was charged with a hate crime after verbally and physically assaulting Muslim worshippers during Ramadan. The incident highlights the ongoing presence of hate against diverse communities, particularly the Muslim population. CAIR-SFBA attorney Bismah Jaffer noted a rising fear and discrimination faced by Muslims, aggravated by stereotypes. Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen emphasized that hate crimes have a profound impact not only on victims but also on community values, and this year has seen an alarming increase in such cases.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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