Muslims join to demand police reforms, back black-led groups
June 14, 2020 2023-05-17 10:34Muslims join to demand police reforms, back black-led groups
Muslims join to demand police reforms, back black-led groups
In the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody, dozens of American Muslim organizations have come together to call for reform to policing practices, and to support black-led organizations.
“The victimization of unarmed Black Muslims has a long and troubling history,” said a coalition statement signed by more than 90 civil rights, advocacy, community and faith organizations…The statement also calls for establishing “a federal standard that use of force be reserved as a last resort, only when absolutely necessary” and after exhausting all reasonable options.
In street protests, statements, sermons and webinars, American Muslims have rallied against racism and discussed reforms.
Source: The Associated Press