(ANAHEIM, CA, 5/22/2015) — The Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today said that it will monitor a case in which two Anaheim men were arrested for allegedly conspiring to provide material support to militants. CAIR-LA also reiterated the American Muslim community’s consistent and repeated repudiation of terrorism and religious extremism and reminded the community of the presumption of innocence afforded to those in our court system.
“Our community rejects any form of extremism. We will be closely monitoring this case as it develops. It is very important to allow the legal process to take its course and wait for the facts to emerge. As with all cases, those charged are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law,” said CAIR-LA Executive Director Hussam Ayloush.
CAIR-LA and CAIR offices nationwide have repeatedly condemned terrorism and extremism.
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CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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CONTACT: CAIR-LA Civil Rights Attorney Fatima Dadabhoy,
714-776-1177, fdadabhoy@cair.com