(PHOENIX, AZ, 10/31/2024) – The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed an investigation by the Department of Justice into whether Arizona State University police violated the civil rights of four women whose hijabs were removed by officers during their arrest at a pro-Palestinian protest in April.
SEE: DOJ reviews ASU police over removal of hijabs during pro-Palestinian protest arrests – Axios Phoenix
DOJ investigating ASU, MCSO for removing women’s hijabs
Back in April, video surfaced showing ASU police officers removing a woman’s hijab during an arrest, with reports indicating this happened to at least four women during campus protests. CAIR-AZ is looking into the incident.
In a statement, CAIR-AZ Executive Director Azza Abuseif said:
“CAIR-Arizona welcomes the Justice Department’s investigation into what is clearly a violation of the First Amendment’s guarantee of religious freedom for all Americans. CAIR-Arizona has met with the DOJ several times, urging them to investigate not only the recent incident at ASU where a hijab was forcibly removed, but also similar incidents reported across the state. We are hopeful that this investigation will lead to a change in ASU police policy, allowing individuals to keep their religious articles on during processing.”
She noted that CAIR-AZ condemned ASU police after the incident happened.
SEE: BREAKING: CAIR-AZ Condemns Forced Hijab Removal by ASU Police Following Protest Arrests –
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.
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.
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.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Arizona Executive Director Azza Abuseif, [email protected], 480-704-3786; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Coordinator Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, [email protected]
