On Saturday, June 30th, CAIR-Columbus Public Affairs Coordinator Usjid Hameed spoke at the “Families Belong Together” action, which took place at the Ohio Statehouse.
The goal of the event was to urge policy makers to end the administration’s “zero tolerance” policy, end family detention, and to immediately reunify families that were separated at the border. The event was co-sponsored by CAIR-Columbus, the Ohio Hispanic Coalition, the Central Ohio Worker Center, and many other organizations. CAIR-Columbus played a leading role in organizing the action.
Attendees congregated in the West Plaza on the Ohio Statehouse, listened to speakers, and then marched around the perimeter of the Statehouse grounds. Hameed spoke about the importance of diversity in the Holy Quran and called on attendees to vote for elected officials who prioritized solving the issues of family detention. To facilitate this action, CAIR-Columbus registered voters, distributed educational materials, and had voters complete pledge cards.
“This issue of family separation is non-partisan. Anyone who is concerned about human dignity and human rights has a moral obligation to speak out and vote to ensure that our elected officials solve this crisis,” Hameed said following the event. “Too many people continue to suffer because of this inhumane practice. We cannot be silent.”
Watch his entire remarks here: https://www.facebook.com/caircolumbus/videos/2001447169926470/?hc_ref=ART5lK_O5dpCUyFuJWsIOQN-KZsFRmC_rD68yHD4zLwF5DRZpbihhi5Oo8fizplhXxc
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, 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.