Being Arab or Muslim is Not Probable Cause for NYPD

By: Linda Sarsour (reposted from MSNBC Melissa Harris-Perry Blog)

I learned a few days ago that the New York Police Department’s Intelligence Division labeled my non-profit organization a “Terrorism Enterprise.”

That organization is the Arab American Association of New York, a social service and advocacy group serving predominantly Arab immigrants looking to make a better life for themselves and their families. Among the services we provide: 

• English as a Second Language schooling for immigrant women 
• After-school enrichment programs for elementary and middle school age students 
• Legal and immigration services 
• Domestic violence prevention and intervention 
• Young adult empowerment 
• Leadership development 
• Advocacy campaigns on issues that affect our community 

So why would the NYPD consider us a terrorist threat? Why would the NYPD feel the need to spy on us? Read More...