""This reported act of attempted desecration is deeply disturbing and reflects a blatant act of hate targeting a house of worship. We commend law enforcement authorities for investigating this incident as a hate crime and urge a swift and thorough investigation to hold the perpetrator accountable.""
""No community should have to fear harassment or attack because of their religious beliefs," CAIR-NY executive director Afaf Nasher said."
""In its most recent civil rights report, CAIR says complaints of anti-Muslim bias and discrimination have increased nationwide.""
The NYPD is investigating a hate crime that occurred at the Islamic Mission of America mosque in Brooklyn Heights. At 4:30 a.m. on March 9, a man threw pages of the Quran and smeared feces on the mosque's door. Police have released video footage of a suspect wearing distinctive clothing. CAIR-NY condemned the act as a blatant expression of hate and called for a thorough investigation. Reports of anti-Muslim bias and discrimination have risen nationwide, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety for religious communities.
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