Supporters say the targeting of Palestinian and Muslim people has been echoed by politicians at every level who have turned their backs on the Muslim community.
"Words matter, and yours words as elected officials have shaped a twisted narrative that has dehumanized and even demonized the Muslim and Palestinian community," Executive Director of CAIR-NJ Selaedin Maksut said.
The staff at the Palestinian American Community Center say they are getting calls from schools and businesses about harassment and intimidation. "I receive a call, I pick up the phone, 'Yes we want to come burn you, we're going to burn your business and family,' and then they hang up," said Paterson business owner Raed Odeh.
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