Analysis on Combating Islamophobia in the US with Sahar Aziz
Combating Islamophobia in the US Guest: Sahar Aziz - Professor at Rutgers Law School and the author of the new book "The Racial Muslim: When Racism Quashes Religious Freedom" She also directs the Rutgers Center for Security, Race and Rights. Host: Imam Abdul Malik Mujahid The US House of Representatives passed legislation on Tuesday to create a special office within the State Department to combat Islamophobia globally. Lawmakers passed the bill along party lines, 219-212. In a House floor speech, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who authored the bill, pointed to a trend of anti-Muslim sentiment around the world. She said that includes the Chinese government’s abuses against Uyghurs. The debate on the legislation was not without its drama. Democrats objected to remarks from Pensylvania Republican Scott Perry, accusing Omar of being anti-Semitic and affiliated with terrorist organizations. House proceedings were halted for over an hour, as lawmakers awaited a decision on Perry’s remarks. These were ultimately ruled a violation of chamber regulations that prohibit personal attacks during floor debate.
