CAIR-NY Welcomes Sentencing for Anti-Muslim Subway Attack

The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed sentencing of a man for a 2022 subway attack during which the assailant reportedly made anti-Muslim remarks. 

At that time, CAIR-NY welcomed the NYPD’s hate crime investigation into the attack.

In a statement, Afaf Nasher, Esq., Executive Director of CAIR-NY, said:

“We welcome the sentencing in this case as an important step toward accountability and justice. Hate-motivated violence has no place in New York City or anywhere in our society. While no sentence can undo the harm caused by such an attack, this outcome sends a clear message that acts driven by anti-Muslim hatred will be taken seriously and addressed through the justice system. We commend law enforcement and prosecutors for pursuing this case and urge continued vigilance in responding to bias-motivated crimes.”

CAIR-NY’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. 

La misión de CAIR-NY es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos. 

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CONTACT: Afaf Nasher, Esq., CAIR-NY Executive Director, 917-669-4006, anasher@cair.com; CAIR-NY Communications Team, comms@ny.cair.com