CAIR Questions Presidential Hopeful Jindal's Repetition of Discredited Muslim 'No-Go Zone' Claim
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today questioned why Louisiana Governor and presidential hopeful Bobby Jindal would repeat the now-discredited and universally mocked claim that Muslims in Europe have set up so-called "no-go zones" that people of other faiths and police are not allowed to enter.
In a speech delivered today in London, Jindal claimed, "non-assimilationist Muslims establish enclaves and carry out as much of Sharia law as they can without regard for the laws of the democratic countries which provided them a new home." He added that "it is startling to think that any country would allow, even unofficially, for a so-called 'no-go zone.'"
SEE: Bobby Jindal Says West Allows Muslims to Set Up 'No-Go Zones'
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/bobby-jindal-says-west-allows-muslims-set-no-go-zones-n289011
When pressed to provide examples of "no-go zones," Jindal could not offer specifics to support his claim.
CNN: Bobby Jindal Invokes 'No-Go Zones' in London Speech
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/19/politics/jindal-no-go-zones-london/
Over the weekend, Fox News was forced to apologize several times for a similar "no-go zone" claim made by self-proclaimed terrorism 'expert' Steven Emerson. In response to Emerson's claim, British Prime Minister David Cameron said: "Frankly I choked on my porridge and thought it must be April's Fools Day. This guy is clearly a complete idiot.
CAIR: Fox News Apologizes for False Claims of Muslim-Only Areas in England and France (NY Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/19/world/europe/fox-news-apologizes-for-false-claims-of-muslim-only-areas-in-england-and-france.html
Video: Fox News Admits There is No Such Thing as Muslim 'No-Go-Zones' in Europe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz1k37TPA8U
Video: Fox's Judge Jeanine Has to Apologize for Steven Emerson's False 'No-Go-Zone' Claim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRV11lQOefY
Video: Fox News Apologizes Again, This Time for Fake Muslim 'No-Go-Zone' Map
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wz4wkzHxkk
"It is sad that competition for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination is kicking off with Muslim bashing," said Corey Saylor, director of CAIR's Department to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia. "Governor Jindal's decision to repeat the already discredited no-go zone allegation is embarrassing to our nation and to his potential presidential campaign."
Also today, CAIR released a video of its National Executive Director Nihad Awad speaking at a vigil Sunday in Washington, D.C., for the victims of the terrorist group Boko Haram.
Video: CAIR Director Nihad Awad Speaks at D.C. Vigil for Victims of Boko Haram Massacre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_dfHtUBCq0
A CAIR representative today appeared on MSNBC to discuss reaction in the Muslim world to the latest Charlie Hebdo cartoon.
Video: CAIR Rep on MSNBC's 'NewsNation with Tamron Hall' on Muslim Protests of Charlie Hebdo Cartoons
http://youtu.be/xhNX7BMCmag
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.
CONTACT: CAIR Department to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia Director Corey Saylor, 202-384-8857, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]; CAIR Communications Manager Amina Rubin, 202-341-4171, [email protected]
SOURCE Council on American-Islamic Relations
Related Links
WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM?
Newsrooms &
Influencers
Digital Media
Outlets
Journalists
Opted In
Share this article