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(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 11/28/2016) - the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) the Minnesota Muslim and Somali community today condemn the Ohio campus stabbings.

"The Minnesota Muslim community condemn this attack and offer our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all those affected, said CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein. We must not let the act of one individual, no matter what his motive or background, to further divide our community or our nation."

Hussein added, we have faith in our fellow Americans to do the right thing. This is a very dangerous time to be Muslim or perceived to be Muslim in the United States, and this week must be an opportunity for all Americans to show that they can stand together against violence of all forms.

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 11/22/2016) - The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today called for increased protection of Muslim students in that state's schools following an incident in which an Afton Lakeland Elementary School 5th grade student allegedly brought an air pistol to school after he threatened to shoot a Somali-American Muslim 3rd grade student.

Parents of the student reported to CAIR-MN that on Friday, November 11, the 5th grader threatened to shoot the Muslim student. On Monday, November 14, the same 5th grader reportedly brought an air pistol to school. The school bus driver confiscated the air pistol and called the police.

"Thankfully, a major tragedy was averted by the quick action of the school bus driver," said CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein. "We are asking all school districts across the state to step up protection for Muslim and other minority students in the wake of this incident and because of the wave of racist and anti-Muslim incidents nationwide following the November 8 election."

Hussein added that an early response to bullying incidents can prevent further harm to students.

CAIR-MN is also looking into other recent incidents involving female Muslim students who were allegedly assaulted and had their religious head scarves (hijabs) pulled in Northdale Middle School and St Louis Park High School. Students in St Louis Park reported the incident occurred on November 11 and, to date, no actions have been brought against the student who allegedly committed the assault. School officials have stated there is no evidence of the assault, even after three eyewitnesses reported the incident.

On Friday, November 18th, 2016, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., CAIR-MN will host a Town Hall Community Forum to discuss the aftermath of the presidential election. We wish to hold space for our community members and neighbors who would like to discuss what is Next?

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