Muslims are about 3% of NYC’s population, but were the target of 95% of the NYPD’s surveillance of political activity in 2016.*
At a time when Islamophobia and hate run rampant and marginalized people are steadily being stripped of their rights, it is imperative for NYers of all stripes to stand up against hate and the structures and policies that allow it to flourish.
*According to a 2016 report from the New York Inspector General.