"An Ontario Superior Court justice has ruled that the Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto may continue as planned Saturday afternoon. The decision comes after Premier Doug Ford asked the attorney general Friday to seek an injunction against the demonstration, calling it a "breeding ground for hate and antisemitism" in a post on social media."
"Civil liberty groups have called the province's move an extraordinary and dangerous step to curtail rights to free expression and peaceful assembly. Meanwhile the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs applauded the province's move for an injunction Friday, saying the rally is "a platform for extremist rhetoric, antisemitic conspiracy theories, and support for terrorist organizations.""
"Toronto police said Thursday they plan to increase their presence in the area of the rally. They said approximately 3,000 people are anticipated to attend, but that number could be higher given recent tensions in the Middle East and local communities."
An Ontario Superior Court justice permitted the Al-Quds Day rally to proceed as scheduled Saturday afternoon outside the U.S. consulate in Toronto. Premier Doug Ford requested an injunction Friday, characterizing the demonstration as a breeding ground for hate and antisemitism. A court hearing held Saturday morning involved lawyers from the attorney general's office and the Al-Quds Day committee. Toronto police anticipate approximately 3,000 attendees, with potential for higher numbers given recent Middle East tensions. The rally follows recent incidents including shots fired at three synagogues and the U.S. consulate. Civil liberty groups opposed the injunction as curtailing free expression rights, while the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs supported the province's action, calling the rally a platform for extremist rhetoric and antisemitic conspiracy theories.
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