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Kevin Eckstrom | Feb 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

Muslim groups have called for the resignation of New York Police Department Commissioner Ray Kelly after the NYD admitted to screening a controversial film about Islam to 1,500 officers, and targetting Shiite mosques for surveillance. RNS photo courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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Muslims call for NYPD chief to resign over video

Omar Sacirbey | Jan 26, 2012

(RNS) Muslim American groups are calling for New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly to resign after for allegedly covering up his role in "The Third Jihad," a documentary film that critics say demonizes Muslims and was shown to nearly 1,500 police officers and detectives. By Omar Sacirbey. 250.
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FBI says Muslims’ trust is broken by NYPD spying

Jason Grant | Mar 7, 2012

NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) As friction over the New York police spying on New Jersey's Muslims continues to grow, the state's top FBI officer said the uproar is damaging his agency's ability to gather important counterterrorism intelligence. By Jason Grant.
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NYPD’s Muslim surveillance extended well beyond New York

David Giambusso and James Queally | Feb 24, 2012

NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) New reports on the extent of surveillance of Muslim groups by the New York Police Department revealed the NYPD had been operating well outside its jurisdiction, cataloging Muslim communities on Long Island, New Jersey and campuses across the region. By David Giambusso and James Queally.
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Verizon plans to drop Muslim TV network

Omar Sacirbey | Feb 27, 2012

(RNS) Verizon FIOS, the national cable television operator, has decided to drop Bridges TV, a pioneering television network that seeks to challenge stereotypes of Muslims and create understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims. By Omar Sacirbey.
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Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims blast Rick Santorum on ‘equality’ comment

Omar Sacirbey | Jan 27, 2012

(RNS) Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus are accusing Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum of bigotry and ignorance after said that "equality" is solely a Judeo-Christian concept. By Omar Sacirbey.
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