Nationwide Anti-Mosque Activity
In recent years, anti-Muslim sentiment has spiked. Although these sentiments manifest themselves in many ways, attacks on mosques directly take aim at religious freedom. Existing and proposed mosque sites across the country have been targeted for vandalism and other criminal acts, and there have been efforts to block or deny necessary zoning permits for the construction and expansion of other facilities.
Below is a map highlighting anti-mosque incidents across the country since 2005. If you are aware of an anti-mosque incident not on this list, please contact us.
Last updated on October 23, 2024
Ontario, CA, August 2012<\/strong><br \/>\nThree pig legs were thrown on the driveway of a house of worship during Ramadan.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////abclocal.go.com//kabc//story?section=news\/local\/inland_empire&id=8770248\%22>http:\/\/abclocal.go.com\/kabc\/story?section=news\/local\/inland_empire&id=87...<\/a> La Mirada, July 2011<\/strong><br \/>\nSomeone threw a rock through a mosque's newly installed glass doors.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.whittierdailynews.com//crime//ci_18509705/">http:////www.whittierdailynews.com//crime//ci_18509705/a>/p>/n Stockton, April 2011<\/strong><br \/>\nA mosque was burned down in a fire that also damaged nearby buildings. Investigators determined that the fire was deliberately set.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.news10.net//news//local//article//139290//2//Stockton-mosque-fire-was-arson-say-investigators/">http:////www.news10.net//news//local//article//139290//2//Stockton-mosque-fire-w.../a>/p>/n Madera, August 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nVandals threw a brick at a local mosque and left signs outside that read, \"Wake up America, the enemy is here,\" and \"No temple for the god of terrorism.\"<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.dailypress.com//news//local//la-me-0908-madera-mosque-20100908,0,939315.story/">http:////www.dailypress.com//news//local//la-me-0908-madera-mosque-20100908,0.../a> Sacramento, August 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nA plastic pig inscribed with \"No Mosque in NYC,\" \"Remember 9-11,\" and \"Mo-Ham-ed\" was left in a mosque's mailbox.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.dailypress.com//topic//ktxl-news-sacramentomosquetargetedwithtoxicpig,0,6532511.story/">http:////www.dailypress.com//topic//ktxl-news-sacramentomosquetargetedwithto.../a>/p>/n Lomita, CA, March 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nThe City Council denied a request for a zoning change that would have allowed a local mosque to its expand its facilities due to alleged traffic concerns even though a traffic study concluded that the proposed expansion would not increase traffic and the city\u2019s community development director, as well as the city planning commission, both recommended approval of the project. Since then, a lawsuit was filed against the City of Lomita challenging its decision to deny the mosque a permit.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.scpr.org//news//2010//03//02//lomita-mosque///">http:////www.scpr.org//news//2010//03//02//lomita-mosque///a> Mission Viejo, January 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nA religious display was vandalized with spray paint and an anti-Muslim message was left on the Islamic portion of an interfaith display.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.ocregister.com//news//display-226852-hate-islamic.html/">http:////www.ocregister.com//news//display-226852-hate-islamic.html/a>/p>/n Costa Mesa, January 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nBurned and desecrated copies of the Quran were left at a mosque on separate occasions.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.ktla.com//news//landing//ktla-mosque-vandalized,0,6306717.story/">http:////www.ktla.com//news//landing//ktla-mosque-vandalized,0,6306717.story/a> Morada, CA, July 2009<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Morada Area Association, a private organization of local property owners, filed suit to stop construction of a mosque approved already approved by the local Board of Supervisors. Among the concerns cited throughout the debate over the mosque were its \u201csocial and cultural implications.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.recordnet.com//apps//pbcs.dll//article?AID=\/20090716\/A_NEWS\/307169965\/-1\/a_life05\%22>http:\/\/www.recordnet.com\/apps\/pbcs.dll\/article?AID=\/20090716\/A_NEWS\/3071...<\/a> Cypress, June 2009<\/strong><br \/>\nVandals painted threats on the front wall of a local mosque, warning, \"We will kill you all\" and \"U.S. military is going to kill you all.\"<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.nbclosangeles.com//news//local-beat//Racial-Slurs-Painted-on-Cypress-Mosque.html/">http:////www.nbclosangeles.com//news//local-beat//Racial-Slurs-Painted-on-Cyp.../a> Antioch, August 2007 <\/strong><br \/>\nA local mosque was torched, rendering the building unusable.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////articles.sfgate.com//2007-08-13//bay-area//17258314_1_mosque-one-alarm-blaze-arson-investigators/">http:////articles.sfgate.com//2007-08-13//bay-area//17258314_1_mosque-one-ala.../a>/p>"},{"abbr":"CO","stateName":"Colorado","value":"3","valueText":"5-10 anti-mosque incidents","color":"#8F0E1D","details":"<p><strong>Denver, November 2019<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Denver Police Department arrested an armed man after he fled from a mosque. The man made anti-Muslim comments and was making threats towards people outside the mosque.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////kdvr.com//2019//11//14//denver-police-armed-male-arrested-after-fleeing-from-mosque///">https:////kdvr.com//2019//11//14//denver-police-armed-male-arrested-after-fleeing-from-mosque///a>/p>/n Grand Junction, September 2019<\/strong><br \/>\nPolice are looking for a man they say vandalized a local mosque. Officials at the Two Rivers Mosque say landscaping was uprooting and the mosque\u2019s sign was covered in spray paint.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.kjct8.com//content//news//Police-investigating-vandalism-of-local-mosque--560830231.html/">https:////www.kjct8.com//content//news//Police-investigating-vandalism-of-local-mosque--560830231.html/a>/p>/n Denver, June 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nA man reportedly called multiple mosques in the area making statements such as \u201cAllah is a f---ing pig\u201d and \u201cYou guys are going to pay for Manchester and London.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.thedenverchannel.com//news//local-news//lakewood-mosque-calls-for-increased-police-protection-following-threat/">http:////www.thedenverchannel.com//news//local-news//lakewood-mosque-calls-for-increased-police-protection-following-threat/a> Fort Collins, March 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nPolice arrested a 35-year-old man who they said admitted to vandalizing the Islamic Center of Fort Collins. The man allegedly tried to break in with a screwdriver, and when that failed, threw a rock through the glass door. Inside, the man overturned trash cans and chairs and left a Bible in the mosque\u2019s prayer room.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////time.com//4713646//fort-collins-colorado-mosque///">http:////time.com//4713646//fort-collins-colorado-mosque///a> Denver, February 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nSurveillance video depicts a man wandering around attempting to enter a mosque at night and then he appears to throw a rock through the window.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////denver.cbslocal.com//2017//02//27//mosque-vandalized-police-search-for-suspects///">http:////denver.cbslocal.com//2017//02//27//mosque-vandalized-police-search-for-suspects///a> Golden, May 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nAn individual sent threatening emails to a member of the Islamic Center of Golden. In the emails, the individual wrote that he carries \"two extra magazines\" in his pockets as well as \"two knives and a collapsible baton\" because the Muslims would still outnumber the bullets.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.thedenverchannel.com//news//local-news//golden-police-investigate-threatening-emails-sent-to-mosque/">http:////www.thedenverchannel.com//news//local-news//golden-police-investigate-threatening-emails-sent-to-mosque/a> Hartford, April 2019<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the wake of the New Zealand mosque shooting, an anonymous caller contacted the mosque and threatened to burn it down. The threat is under investigation by local police and the FBI.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.courant.com//community//hartford//hc-connecticut-mosque-threat-20190418-x4bwnkwm6jflzo5su25xcpyc5y-story.html/">https:////www.courant.com//community//hartford//hc-connecticut-mosque-threat-20190418-x4bwnkwm6jflzo5su25xcpyc5y-story.html/a>/p>/n West Haven, December 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nA local mosque building, along with mosques throughout the country, received a letter signed from \u201cAmericans for a Better Way,\u201d saying that Trump will \u201ccleanse America\u201d and do to Muslims \u201cwhat Hitler did to the Jews.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.courant.com//breaking-news//hc-mosque-threat-letter-1208-20161207-story.html/">http:////www.courant.com//breaking-news//hc-mosque-threat-letter-1208-20161207-story.html/a>/p>/n Waterbury, June 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nPolice came to a mosque after reports two days in a row about a man yelling out slurs and generally harassing members. Police have a suspect in custody.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.myrecordjournal.com//news//latestnews//9013465-154//police-respond-to-harassment-reports-at-connecticut-mosque.html/">http:////www.myrecordjournal.com//news//latestnews//9013465-154//police-respond-to-harassment-reports-at-connecticut-mosque.html/a> Meriden, November 2015<\/strong><br \/>\nMembers arrived at the Baitul Aman mosque to find four bullet holes in the wall next to the prayer hall. No one was injured.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.courant.com//politics//hc-meriden-malloy-prayer-service-1121-20151120-story.html/">http:////www.courant.com//politics//hc-meriden-malloy-prayer-service-1121-20.../a> Middleton, CT, August 2012<\/strong><br \/>\nA proposal to expand a mosque\u2019s parking lot was met with concerns from neighbors and community members as well as accusations of terrorist ties by a group called Radical Islam.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////ind.gmnews.com//news//2012-06-14//Front_Page//Planning_Board_postpones_vote_on_Islamic_Center.html/">http:////ind.gmnews.com//news//2012-06-14//Front_Page//Planning_Board_postpone.../a> Norwalk, April 2012<\/strong><br \/>\nA group of residents hired a lawyer to oppose the construction of a local mosque. After a contentious public hearing, the Norwalk Zoning Commission rejected the mosque application. The Islamic Center has appealed the decision.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.ctpost.com//local//article//Proposed-mosque-in-Norwalk-draws-controversy-3462899.php/">http:////www.ctpost.com//local//article//Proposed-mosque-in-Norwalk-draws-con.../a> Bridgeport, August 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nPicketers targeted a mosque during Ramadan and shouted \"murderers\" and \"Jesus hates Muslims\" at worshippers, including children.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.ctpost.com//news//article//Angry-protesters-descend-on-mosque-606515.php/">www.ctpost.com//news//article//Angry-protesters-descend-on-mosque-606515.php/a>/p>/n Wallingford, CT, May 2008<\/strong><br \/>\nThe local planning and zoning commission denied a permit to build a mosque, citing traffic and parking concerns, after opponents of the project formed a coalition to lobby against it, and one opponent expressed concerns about Islam\u2019s allegedly \u201cill treatment\u201d of women.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.myrecordjournal.com//latestnews//article_36e7c49f-dffa-5da3-beb3-59370872087f.html/">http:////www.myrecordjournal.com//latestnews//article_36e7c49f-dffa-5da3-beb.../a> Jacksonville, December 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nAuthorities arrested a man who they say had been planning to shoot people at a local mosque. He\u2019s been charged with knowingly receiving and possessing an unregistered silencer.<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.firstcoastnews.com//article//news//local//data//crime//fbi-jacksonville-man-arrested-for-plotting-mass-shooting-at-islamic-center//77-496753289/">http:////www.firstcoastnews.com//article//news//local//data//crime//fbi-jacksonville-man-arrested-for-plotting-mass-shooting-at-islamic-center//77-496753289/a>/p>/n Tampa, June 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nPolice said a man intentionally crashed his truck into the parking lot and gate of the Islamic Society of Tampa.<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////wfla.com//2017//06//26//deputies-man-intentionally-crashed-truck-into-gate-and-cars-at-tampa-mosque///">http:////wfla.com//2017//06//26//deputies-man-intentionally-crashed-truck-into-gate-and-cars-at-tampa-mosque///a>/p>/n Pompano Beach, June 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nPolice arrested a man for threatening to blow up a mosque. He allegedly called the mosque and said, \"Your mosque is going to be blown the (expletive) up tonight. We are going to kill all of you and ISIS in America.\"<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.local10.com//news//crime//man-threatens-to-blow-up-mosque-after-incident-at-muslim-owned-convenience-store/">https:////www.local10.com//news//crime//man-threatens-to-blow-up-mosque-after-incident-at-muslim-owned-convenience-store/a> Port St. Lucie, April 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nResidents objected to a proposed mosque, saying it would promote terrorism. One resident said that 15 percent of the Muslim population \u201cseeks to destroy and kill you and me. As you go to bed tonight, they\u2019re trying to figure out ways to do that.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.tcpalm.com//story//news//local//st-lucie-county//2017//04//24//potential-mosque-port-st-lucie-city-council//100866402///">http:////www.tcpalm.com//story//news//local//st-lucie-county//2017//04//24//potential-mosque-port-st-lucie-city-council//100866402///a> Miami Gardens, February 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nA man allegedly left a threatening voice mail at the Masjid Mosque, saying he was going to \u201cgo down to your center, I\u2019m gonna shoot all y\u2019all\u201d and adding that he \u201chate[s] everything about Islam.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.miamiherald.com//news//local//article154893504.html/">http:////www.miamiherald.com//news//local//article154893504.html/a> Tampa, February 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nAuthorities determined that someone intentionally set fire to the Islamic Society of New Tampa, forcing worshippers to pray elsewhere while their mosque is repaired.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.ctvnews.ca//world//authorities-say-fire-was-intentionally-set-at-florida-mosque-1.3300353/">http:////www.ctvnews.ca//world//authorities-say-fire-was-intentionally-set-at-florida-mosque-1.3300353/a> Boynton Beach, November 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nSomeone vandalized a mosque, spray-painting anti-Islam profanities.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////cbs12.com//news//local//boynton-mosque-defaced-with-racist-islamophobic-graffiti/">http:////cbs12.com//news//local//boynton-mosque-defaced-with-racist-islamophobic-graffiti/a> Multiple locations, November 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nMosques in Florida, and throughout the country, received a letter signed from \u201cAmericans for a Better Way,\u201d saying that Trump will \u201ccleanse America\u201d and do to Muslims \u201cwhat Hitler did to the Jews.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////cbs12.com//news//local//south-florida-mosques-receive-letters-calling-for-genocide/">http:////cbs12.com//news//local//south-florida-mosques-receive-letters-calling-for-genocide/a> Fort Pierce, September 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nArsonist sets fire to the Islamic Center of Fort Pierce, a mosque once attended by the Pulse nightclub shooter.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////cbs12.com//news//local//fire-destroys-mosque-in-fort-pierce/">http:////cbs12.com//news//local//fire-destroys-mosque-in-fort-pierce/a>/p>/n Fort Pierce, July 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nMosques throughout Florida, particularly the Islamic Center of Fort Pierce, have received multiple threats in the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando. People have also harassed mosque members, including beating up one man after trying to rob him. The shooter in Orlando used to attend the Islamic Center, according to media reports.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////wfla.com//2016//07//03//islamic-group-muslim-man-beaten-outside-mateens-mosque-suspect-arrested///">http:////wfla.com//2016//07//03//islamic-group-muslim-man-beaten-outside-mateens-mosque-suspect-arrested///a> Sunrise, June 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nA woman allegedly entered a mosque with a cell phone with an exposed battery and something wrapped in a brown paper bag, saying everyone was going to die.<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////miami.cbslocal.com//2016//06//20//woman-arrested-after-making-bomb-threat-at-sunrise-mosque///">http:////miami.cbslocal.com//2016//06//20//woman-arrested-after-making-bomb-threat-at-sunrise-mosque///a>/p>/n Windermere, March 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nResidents objected to plans for a potential mosque, including overt and indirect accusations about Islam.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.wftv.com//news//local//some-windermere-residents-raise-concern-over-proposed-mosque//165185097/">http:////www.wftv.com//news//local//some-windermere-residents-raise-concern-o.../a>/p>/n Titusville, January 2016<\/strong> Someone used a machete to vandalize the Al-Mumin Mosque by ripping down lights and smashing windows. The vandal also left a slab of raw bacon at the front door.<br \/>\n<em>Sources: <\/em><a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.floridatoday.com//story//news//2016//01//03//titusville-mosque-vandalized-pork-products-left-front-door-police-report//78238954///">http:////www.floridatoday.com//story//news//2016//01//03//titusville-mosque-vand.../a> Sunrise, January 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nA Facebook user threatened to burn down local mosques.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.wsvn.com//story//30959721//anti-muslim-facebook-post-puts-sunrise-organization-on-alert/">http:////www.wsvn.com//story//30959721//anti-muslim-facebook-post-puts-sunris.../a>/p>/n North Palm Beach, December 2015<\/strong><br \/>\nPolice charged a 27-year-old man for allegedly breaking multiple windows at the Islamic Center of Palm Beach.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.palmbeachpost.com//news//news//crime-law//man-faces-hate-crime-charges-in-north-palm-islamic//npkNy///">http:////www.palmbeachpost.com//news//news//crime-law//man-faces-hate-crime-ch.../a> St. Petersburg, November 2015<\/strong><br \/>\nA nearby resident left a voice mail saying his personal militia would come to shoot those present in the head. \u201cI don\u2019t care if they\u2019re (expletive) 2 years old or 100,\u201d the resident said.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////wfla.com//2015//12//09//st-petersburg-mosque-beefs-up-security-following-anti-islamic-threats///">http:////wfla.com//2015//12//09//st-petersburg-mosque-beefs-up-security-follow.../a>/p>/n Gainesville, July 2010<\/strong> Protestors outside of a local mosque carried signs declaring that \"Islam is the devil.\"<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.news4jax.com//news//24148793//detail.html/">www.news4jax.com//news//24148793//detail.html/a>/p>/n Miami, June 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nVandals smashed windows and slashed tires at an Islamic center two years after it was targeted by gunfire.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.justnews.com//news//20990455//detail.html/">www.justnews.com//news//20990455//detail.html/a> Jacksonville, May 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nVandals firebombed the Islamic Center of Northeast Florida.<br \/>\n<em>Sources: <\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.upi.com//Top_News//US//2010//05//12//Mosque-in-Jacksonville-Fla-firebombed//UPI-85931273693653///">www.upi.com//Top_News//US//2010//05//12//Mosque-in-Jacksonville-Fla-firebombed.../a> Pompano Beach, June 2006<\/strong><br \/>\nOpponents of a proposed mosque claimed that Muslims \"come in to rape the community and go away,\" and filed a lawsuit to stop construction on the ground that mosque leaders had ties to terrorist organizations.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em> <a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.justnews.com//news//9367230//detail.html/">www.justnews.com//news//9367230//detail.html/a> White City<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter mosque developers downsized their plans, the county commission unanimously approved the project despite strong opposition from local residents.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.tcpalm.com//news//2008//dec//04//st-lucie-to-revisit-proposal-to-build-white-city///">http:////www.tcpalm.com//news//2008//dec//04//st-lucie-to-revisit-proposal-to-b.../a> Atlanta, February and March 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nFour mosques received death threats like those sent to mosques in other states. One of the messages to three mosques in the area threatened to hunt \u201cMuzlims Mexicans Blacks\u201d until they are \u201cdead or gone.\u201d One mosque received a threat including a \u201chand-drawn picture of someone being beheaded,\u201d signed \u201cMuslim slayer,\u201d according to news reports.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////fox2now.com//2017//03//06//four-atlanta-area-mosques-receive-death-threats///">http:////fox2now.com//2017//03//06//four-atlanta-area-mosques-receive-death-threats///a> Savannah, November 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Islamic Center of Savannah, and mosques throughout the country, received a letter signed from \u201cAmericans for a Better Way,\u201d saying that Trump will \u201ccleanse America\u201d and do to Muslims \u201cwhat Hitler did to the Jews.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.wgrz.com//news//hate-letter-sent-to-savannah-mosque//357823975/">http:////www.wgrz.com//news//hate-letter-sent-to-savannah-mosque//357823975/a> Covington, August 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Newton County Board of Commissioners placed a temporary moratorium on permits for places of worship shortly after the community objected, often with Islamophobic language, to a proposed mosque. The Board later had to cancel a meeting to discuss the moratorium and proposed mosque after a militia group posted a threatening video. The moratorium is no longer in effect.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.wgauradio.com//news//news//local//no-more-mosque-ban-newton-co//nscCb///">http:////www.wgauradio.com//news//news//local//no-more-mosque-ban-newton-co//nscCb///a> Alpharetta, August 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nSomeone reportedly emailed the Islamic Center of North Fulton threatening to destroy the mosque and \u201ckill your kids.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.wsbtv.com//news//local//north-fulton-county//mosque-emailed-threat-says-someone-will-destroy-mosque-kill-kids//445367055/">http:////www.wsbtv.com//news//local//north-fulton-county//mosque-emailed-threat-says-someone-will-destroy-mosque-kill-kids//445367055/a> Macon, December 2015<\/strong><br \/>\nVandals wrote the word \"Terrorist\" and profanity on the back and windows of the Islamic Center.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.13wmaz.com//story//news//crime//2015//12//15//macon-mosque-vandalized//77356288///">http:////www.13wmaz.com//story//news//crime//2015//12//15//macon-mosque-vandalize.../a>/p>/n Marietta, July 2011<\/strong><br \/>\nSigns of forcible entry were found at a mosque, indicating that the fire which damaged the building was set intentionally.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.trivalleycentral.com//articles//2011//07//30//coolidge_examiner//religion//doc4e2f3c5578166980513267.txt/">http:////www.trivalleycentral.com//articles//2011//07//30//coolidge_examiner//re.../a>/p>/n Alpharetta, June 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nAn Islamic center filed suit after the city council disregarded a favorable recommendation by the city's community development staff and denied permits to expand the center's facilities.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.ajc.com//news//north-fulton//alpharetta-votes-down-islamic-534477.html/">www.ajc.com//news//north-fulton//alpharetta-votes-down-islamic-534477.html/a>/p>/n Alpharetta, March 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nOpponents of a mosque set to be built by the Hazmah Islamic Center filed suit after the Forsyth County Commission voted to approve the project.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.forsythnews.com//section//5//article//6109///">http:////www.forsythnews.com//section//5//article//6109///a>/p>/n Lilburn, December 2009<\/strong><br \/>\nAn Islamic center filed suit after the city council refused to grant permits to build a new mosque, and local opponents made anti-Muslim comments, such as \"I just don't like Muslims\" and \"I don't want them taking over our neighborhood.\"<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.cbsatlanta.com//news//21406971//detail.html/">www.cbsatlanta.com//news//21406971//detail.html/a> While mosque opponents frequently claim their objections are based on practical considerations such as traffic, parking, and noise levels, those asserted concerns are often pretexts masking anti-Muslim sentiment. Government officials in some areas of the country have yielded to this religious bigotry, treating mosques and Islamic centers differently than other proposed houses of worship and\/or denying zoning permits without the compelling interest that is required by the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (a federal civil rights law that affords heightened legal protection to the use of property for religious purposes). Even where local governments strongly support religious freedom, private citizens nevertheless often seek to intimidate Muslims into forgoing the exercise of this freedom.<\/p>\n<p>The Constitution guarantees the right of private citizens to protest, and the ACLU would vigorously defend that right if infringed by the government. But making Muslims \u2013 or any other religious group \u2013 feel unwelcome in local communities conflicts with our Founders' vision of religious liberty and tolerance. Protests that cross the line into violence and other criminal acts are, of course, not protected by law and are indefensible.<\/p>\n<p>If you are aware of an anti-mosque incident not on this list, please <a href=https://www.aclu.org/\"mailto:religion@dcaclu.org/">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>"},{"abbr":"ID","stateName":"Idaho","value":"2","valueText":"3 or 4 anti-mosque incidents","color":"#E65664","details":"<p><strong>Twin Falls, October 2018<\/strong><br \/>\nVandal shattered a double-paned window at the Islamic Center of Twin Falls on Halloween night.<br \/>\n<em>Source: <\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////magicvalley.com//news//local//crime-and-courts//twin-falls-islamic-center-vandalized-on-halloween//article_486333d1-3ef5-5c92-85b2-7ff77f87fdbb.html/">https:////magicvalley.com//news//local//crime-and-courts//twin-falls-islamic-center-vandalized-on-halloween//article_486333d1-3ef5-5c92-85b2-7ff77f87fdbb.html/a>/p>/n Twin Falls, October 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nSomeone left a cross draped in bacon and pig\u2019s feet and tongue at the Islamic Center of Twin Falls. Authorities are calling it a hate crime.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////magicvalley.com//news//local//crime-and-courts//police-investigate-cross-wrapped-in-pig-parts-at-twin-falls//article_78abb1f7-08fa-5eb1-8158-91e254e6b19f.html/">http:////magicvalley.com//news//local//crime-and-courts//police-investigate-cross-wrapped-in-pig-parts-at-twin-falls//article_78abb1f7-08fa-5eb1-8158-91e254e6b19f.html/a> Twin Falls, December 2015<\/strong><br \/>\nVandals wrote the words \"hunt camp?\" on an Islamic Center building under construction.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.kmvt.com//content//news//Islamic-Center-of-Twin-Falls-vandalized-TFPD-considering-it-a-hate-crime-360873491.html/">http:////www.kmvt.com//content//news//Islamic-Center-of-Twin-Falls-vandalized.../a> Des Plaines, February 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nA judge ruled that Society of American Bosnians and Herzegovinians and the DOJ\u2019s case against the city for discrimination would proceed to trial. In 2015, the Department of Justice filed suit against the city, which denied a rezoning request from the mosque group to set up a community center and prayer hall in 2013. In June 2017, the case settled.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.chicagotribune.com//suburbs//des-plaines//ct-des-plaines-islamic-center-settlement-met-20170606-story.html/">http:////www.chicagotribune.com//suburbs//des-plaines//ct-des-plaines-islamic-center-settlement-met-20170606-story.html/a> Peoria, January 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nSomeone allegedly spray-painted white supremacy markings on the sign for the Islamic Center of Peoria.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.pjstar.com//news//20170116//islamic-centers-sign-defaced-allegedly-with-neo-nazi-markings/">http:////www.pjstar.com//news//20170116//islamic-centers-sign-defaced-alleged.../a> Chicago, June 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nMultiple mosques in the Chicago area received threats following the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////chicago.cbslocal.com//2016//06//13//threat-reported-against-chicago-area-mosque-muslim-leaders-say///">http:////chicago.cbslocal.com//2016//06//13//threat-reported-against-chicago-area-mosque-muslim-leaders-say///a>/p>/n Palos Park, February 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nIn response to a proposed new mosque, someone anonymously placed flyers in residents\u2019 mailboxes warning of traffic, large Muslim families, \u201c[w]omen wearing burkas,\u201d and decreased property values.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////abc7chicago.com//religion//flyers-circulating-in-sw-suburbs-fighting-new-mosque//1184079///">http:////abc7chicago.com//religion//flyers-circulating-in-sw-suburbs-fighting-new-mosque//1184079///a>/p>/n Wheaton, January 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nThe police chief and others received an email containing a fake website claiming to represent the Islamic Center of Wheaton, advocating violent acts. Police confirmed the center\u2019s leaders were not behind the website.<br \/>\n<em>Source: <\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.chicagotribune.com//news//local//breaking//ct-wheaton-islamic-center-website-faked-20160111-story.html/">http:////www.chicagotribune.com//news//local//breaking//ct-wheaton-islamic-cen.../a>/p>/n Lombard, August 2012<\/strong><br \/>\nA bottle filled with acid and other unspecified materials was thrown at an Islamic school during the nighttime Ramadan prayers.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////chicago.cbslocal.com//2012//08//13//islamic-school-hit-with-acid-filled-bottle-in-lombard/">http:////chicago.cbslocal.com//2012//08//13//islamic-school-hit-with-acid-fill.../a>/p>/n Morton Grove, August 2012<\/strong><br \/>\nA pellet rifle was fired at a mosque during Ramadan, damaging the outer wall of the building.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.cbsnews.com//8301-504083_162-57492050-504083//david-conrad-51-arrested-in-chicago-mosque-air-rifle-shooting///">http:////www.cbsnews.com//8301-504083_162-57492050-504083//david-conrad-51-a.../a>/p>/n Des Plaines, July 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nThe city council approved an expanded parking lot for a local mosque despite objections from residents, with the Mayor explaining, that \u201c[t]here have been other churches that have had additional parking (expansions). . . . I don't remember any controversy as far as I've been on the council.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\nMosque faces growing pains, Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, July 18, 2010<\/p>\n<p><strong>Naperville, April 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nAn Islamic group filed suit against the county after being denied a permit to build a mosque; county officials asked inappropriate questions, such as whether there would be any animal sacrifices on premise; and local opponents falsely claimed the group has ties to terrorist organizations. The DuPage County Board later changed its zoning laws to restrict the operation of new houses of worship in residential neighborhoods.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.dailyherald.com//story//?id=371825\%22>http:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/story\/?id=371825<\/a> Carmel, February 2018<\/strong><br \/>\nResidents came out in force to voice their opposition to a proposed mosque, claiming it would hurt their property values. The zoning board has previously approved similar projects.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.indystar.com//story//news//local//hamilton-county//2018//01//22//carmel-mosque-considered-zoning-appeals-board-tonight//1054985001///">https:////www.indystar.com//story//news//local//hamilton-county//2018//01//22//carmel-mosque-considered-zoning-appeals-board-tonight//1054985001///a> Bloomington, June 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nIslamic Center officials reported two suspicious voicemail messages, each with just one word: \u201cRamadan.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.heraldtimesonline.com//news//local//police-beat-suspicious-activity-burglary-theft//article_af8164f1-37dc-589a-97c7-b6276f956b30.html/">http:////www.heraldtimesonline.com//news//local//police-beat-suspicious-activity-burglary-theft//article_af8164f1-37dc-589a-97c7-b6276f956b30.html/a>/p>/n Evansville, February 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nAn unidentified man allegedly came into a mosque, harassed women preparing food in the kitchen, and said he had been leaving pork outside the mosque door.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////forward.com//news//364792//in-quiet-indiana-city-a-rash-of-attacks-on-religious-sites-brings-national///">http:////forward.com//news//364792//in-quiet-indiana-city-a-rash-of-attacks-on-religious-sites-brings-national///a>/p>/n Indianapolis, November 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nA local mosque, and mosques throughout the country, received a letter signed from \u201cAmericans for a Better Way,\u201d saying that Trump will \u201ccleanse America\u201d and do to Muslims \u201cwhat Hitler did to the Jews.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.indystar.com//story//news//politics//2016//11//29//letter-threatens-indy-muslims-trump-cleanse//94631760///">http:////www.indystar.com//story//news//politics//2016//11//29//letter-threatens-indy-muslims-trump-cleanse//94631760///a>/p>/n Plainfield, June 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nA maintenance worker noticed bullet holes in the sign for the Islamic Society of North America, and mosque members have since received hateful messages online.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.wthr.com//story//32247892//plainfield-police-investigate-bullet-holes-found-in-islamic-centers-sign/">http:////www.wthr.com//story//32247892//plainfield-police-investigate-bullet-holes-found-in-islamic-centers-sign/a> Plainfield, February 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nThree men vandalized the headquarters of the Islamic Society of North America with obscenities and racial slurs.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.kokomotribune.com//acrossindiana//plainfield-mosque-vandalized//article_34bf3e48-56c8-53a4-b16f-2a2d67f6b914.html/">http:////www.kokomotribune.com//acrossindiana//plainfield-mosque-vandalized//.../a> Des Moines, March 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Islamic Center of Des Moines received a handwritten letter like those received by mosques throughout the country, signed from \u201cAmericans for a Better Way,\u201d saying that Trump will \u201ccleanse America\u201d and do to Muslims \u201cwhat Hitler did to the Jews.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.kcci.com//article//disturbing-anti-islamic-note-rattles-community//9154853/">http:////www.kcci.com//article//disturbing-anti-islamic-note-rattles-community//9154853/a>/p>/n Waterloo, October 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nChildren planting trees at a local mosque found \u201cTrump\u201d spray-painted on the side of the building.<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////wcfcourier.com//news//local//crime-and-courts//waterloo-islamic-center-vandalized//article_47649647-de92-5436-9ff5-f20ea3a93e71.html/">http:////wcfcourier.com//news//local//crime-and-courts//waterloo-islamic-center-vandalized//article_47649647-de92-5436-9ff5-f20ea3a93e71.html/a>/p>"},{"abbr":"KS","stateName":"Kansas","value":"2","valueText":"3 or 4 anti-mosque incidents","color":"#E65664","details":"<p><strong>Wichita, December 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nPolice investigated and increased security around the Wichita Islamic Society when a picture of the building was posted on Facebook in response to a post asking for gun range recommendations.<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.usnews.com//news//best-states//kansas//articles//2017-12-18//post-suggesting-kansas-mosque-as-shooting-range-raises-fears/">https:////www.usnews.com//news//best-states//kansas//articles//2017-12-18//post-suggesting-kansas-mosque-as-shooting-range-raises-fears/a>/p>/n Garden City, October 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nFederal officials charged three men with allegedly conspiring to bomb an apartment complex that also serves as a mosque for many Somali refugees. According to the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office complaint, the men are part of a militia group called the Crusaders, and had conducted surveillance on potential targets, stockpiled weapons, and put together a manifesto to release after the bombing, which the men planned for Nov. 9.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.gctelegram.com//news//local//three-men-arrested-in-plot-to-bomb-garden-city-apartment//article_c90d54df-d676-5b11-9b73-bd08cb94ce7f.html/">http:////www.gctelegram.com//news//local//three-men-arrested-in-plot-to-bomb-garden-city-apartment//article_c90d54df-d676-5b11-9b73-bd08cb94ce7f.html/a> Wichita, March 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Islamic Society of Wichita canceled a speaker fundraising event after hearing protesters\u2019 plans to come armed. Congressman Mike Pompeo also called on the mosque to cancel the event, in part because it was planned for \"Holy Friday.\"<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.kansas.com//news//local//article69548302.html/">http:////www.kansas.com//news//local//article69548302.html/a>/p>/n Wichita, October 2011<\/strong><br \/>\nA fire that caused more than $100,000 in damages to a mosque was declared arson.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.ksn.com//news//local//story//Wichita-mosque-fire-declared-arson//63qQinYFbUqeedT6rQ6UGA.cspx/">http:////www.ksn.com//news//local//story//Wichita-mosque-fire-declared-arson//6.../a>/p>"},{"abbr":"KY","stateName":"Kentucky","value":"3","valueText":"5-10 anti-mosque incidents","color":"#8F0E1D","details":"<p><strong>Lexington, March 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Masjid Bilal Mosque received a hand-written letter postmarked from England warning that \u201cAn explosive device will be placed at your Mosque very soon.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////weku.fm//post//lexington-mosque-targeted-bomb-threat/">http:////weku.fm//post//lexington-mosque-targeted-bomb-threat/a> Owensboro, November 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nSomeone covered the mosque sign and door with paintballs. It is the second time the mosque has been vandalized this year.<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.wbtv.com//story//33698509//owensboro-islamic-center-vandalized-for-second-time-this-year/">http:////www.wbtv.com//story//33698509//owensboro-islamic-center-vandalized-for-second-time-this-year/a>/p>/n Owensboro, January 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nA person or group of people vandalized the Islamic Center of Owensboro with ketchup, but officials are not investigating it as a hate crime since the vandal(s) left no words or symbols.<br \/>\n<em>Source: <\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////abcnews.go.com//US//wireStory//mosque-vandalized-group-calls-hate-crime-investigation-36196956/">http:////abcnews.go.com//US//wireStory//mosque-vandalized-group-calls-hate-cr.../a>/p>/n Lexington, November 2015<\/strong><br \/>\nA man sent an email to the Islamic Center of Lexington threatening to kill everyone inside.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.wkyt.com//content//news//Man-charged-with-sending-email-threat-to-Islamic-Center-of-Lexington-360990561.html/">http:////www.wkyt.com//content//news//Man-charged-with-sending-email-threat-t.../a> Mayfield, August 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Board of Zoning Adjustments denied a permit for local Muslims to worship in a rented storefront, reversing the board's unanimous decision weeks earlier to grant the same permit.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.wpsdlocal6.com//news//local//Mayfield-to-vote-on-Mosque-Tuesday-101339299.html/">www.wpsdlocal6.com//news//local//Mayfield-to-vote-on-Mosque-Tuesday-1013392.../a> Florence, June 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nOpponents of a proposed mosque have distributed fliers urging neighbors to \"to stop the takeover of our country,\" and have set up a website alleging that the mosque is \"the first phase of a Master Plan.\"<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.courier-journal.com//apps//pbcs.dll//article?AID=2010308160051\%22>www.courier-journal.com\/apps\/pbcs.dll\/article?AID=2010308160051<\/a> Bossier, May 2011<\/strong><br \/>\nPork was left on the door handles of a mosque so that attendees would have to touch it as they went inside.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.ksla.com//story//14602327//bossier-mosque-vandalized/">http:////www.ksla.com//story//14602327//bossier-mosque-vandalized/a>/p>"},{"abbr":"ME","stateName":"Maine","value":"2","valueText":"3 or 4 anti-mosque incidents","color":"#E65664","details":"<p><strong>Portland, June 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nPolice are investigating a letter sent to the Islamic Society of Portland, saying in part, \u201cI will enjoy the sight of the blood of you and your fellow vermin running into the streets. It will be a great experience come August.\u201d A mosque in New York received an apparently similar letter.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.pressherald.com//2017//06//22//portland-police-investigate-menacing-letter-sent-to-islamic-center-as-hate-crime///">http:////www.pressherald.com//2017//06//22//portland-police-investigate-menacing-letter-sent-to-islamic-center-as-hate-crime///a> Portland, May 2011<\/strong><br \/>\nVandals left graffiti on the side of a mosque saying, \u201cGo home\u201d and \u201cOsama Today Islam Tomorrow (sic).\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.pressherald.com//news//Graffiti-on-Portland-mosque-under-investigation.html/">http:////www.pressherald.com//news//Graffiti-on-Portland-mosque-under-invest.../a>/p>/n Portland, August 2009<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Maine Civil Liberties Union filed suit when the city refused to allow a group of Muslims to use a former television repair shop they had purchased for prayer services and religious study.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.pressherald.com//archive//city-sued-for-barring-use-of-building-as-mosque_2009-08-13.html/">www.pressherald.com//archive//city-sued-for-barring-use-of-building-as-mos.../a> Lewiston, July 2006<\/strong><br \/>\nSomeone rolled a pig\u2019s head into a mosque\u2019s prayer room while a few dozen men were praying.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.nytimes.com//2006//09//05//us//05maine.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0\%22>http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2006\/09\/05\/us\/05maine.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0<\/a><\/p>%22},{%22abbr%22:%22MD%22,%22stateName%22:%22Maryland%22,%22value%22:%223%22,%22valueText%22:%225-10 anti-mosque incidents","color":"#8F0E1D","details":"<p><strong>Baltimore, September 2023<\/strong><br \/>\nTwo mosques in the area received concerning phone calls in the span of two weeks. The Muhammad Mosque was targeted by a bomb threat and a caller to the Islamic Society of Baltimore & Masjid Al-Rahmah threatened to enter the mosque and attack worshippers.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////religionnews.com//2023//09//01//another-dmv-area-mosque-receives-threatening-call///" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/religionnews.com\/2023\/09\/01\/another-dmv-area-mosque-receives-threatening-call\/<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Harford County, March 3, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nPlans to build a mosque in Harford County, Maryland have drawn condemnation from local residents. On social media, some have expressed anger and fear about the proposed mosque, while others have threatened to destroy the house of worship. In Facebook posts, Muslims have been described as invaders and Islam described as preaching the killing of non-believers. Others posted direct threats to the mosque and to Muslims, such as burning the facility down if is built or arming themselves with weapons to protest the house of worship.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.baltimoresun.com//maryland//harford//aegis//cng-ag-creswell-mosque-0304-20200303-no4tqy6sjnhpvmp4wxnymafm6e-story.html/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.baltimoresun.com\/maryland\/harford\/aegis\/cng-ag-creswell-mosque-0304-20200303-no4tqy6sjnhpvmp4wxnymafm6e-story.html<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Howard County, March 2019<\/strong><br \/>\nAn online threat was made in response to a promotion of the Maryum Islamic Center\u2019s fundraising dinner in Howard County, Maryland. The threat is being investigated.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////baltimore.cbslocal.com//2019//03//22//security-increased-following-threat-at-howard-co-mosque///">https:////baltimore.cbslocal.com//2019//03//22//security-increased-following-threat-at-howard-co-mosque/a> Gaithersburg, MD, November 2008<\/strong><br \/>\nVandals shot paintballs at a local mosque.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.gazette.net//stories//11032008//montnew164228_32505.shtml/">http:////www.gazette.net//stories//11032008//montnew164228_32505.shtml/a>/p>/n Walkersville, June 2007 <\/strong><br \/>\nThe town amended its zoning ordinance in an effort to block a mosque from being built on local farmland.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.foxnews.com//story//0,2933,307692,00.html/">www.foxnews.com//story//0,2933,307692,00.html/a> Boston, December 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Islamic Center of Boston, as well as mosques throughout the country, received a letter signed from \u201cAmericans for a Better Way,\u201d saying that Trump will \u201ccleanse America\u201d and do to Muslims \u201cwhat Hitler did to the Jews.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.metrowestdailynews.com//news//20161202//waylands-islamic-center-gets-hate-letter/">http:////www.metrowestdailynews.com//news//20161202//waylands-islamic-center-gets-hate-letter/a>/p>/n West Springfield, November 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nVandals threw bottles of alcohol on the grounds of the Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts.<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.masslive.com//news//index.ssf//2016//11//west_springfield_islamic_society_plans_interfaith_gathering_in_response_to_hateful_gestures.html/">http:////www.masslive.com//news//index.ssf//2016//11//west_springfield_islamic_society_plans_interfaith_gathering_in_response_to_hateful_gestures.html/a>/p>/n Dudley, June 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nThe town denied the Islamic Society of Greater Worcester\u2019s special permit application for a cemetery. In March 2017, the town approved the permit.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.wbur.org//morningedition//2016//06//10//dudley-denies-muslim-cemetery-permit/">http:////www.wbur.org//morningedition//2016//06//10//dudley-denies-muslim-cemetery-permit/a> Boston, November 2015<\/strong><br \/>\nOfficials charged a man for making threats against local mosques and Muslims. He apparently posted a graphic on Facebook encouraging people to burn their local mosque.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.bostonglobe.com//metro//2016//07//26//feds-charge-wilmington-man-with-threatening-burn-boston-mosque//PzYHTD4boSSM9RjMUwPaXP//story.html/">https:////www.bostonglobe.com//metro//2016//07//26//feds-charge-wilmington-man-with-threatening-burn-boston-mosque//PzYHTD4boSSM9RjMUwPaXP//story.html/a> Amherst, MA, April 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nProponents of a proposed mosque withdrew from the local planning board their application to convert a former Christian school into a mosque after encountering strident opposition from residents.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.gazettenet.com//2010//06//04//mosque-drops-plans-move-amherst?SESS01f3a8851eca435fd6f0e93df97b4b35=gnews\%22>http:\/\/www.gazettenet.com\/2010\/06\/04\/mosque-drops-plans-move-amherst?SES...<\/a> Boston, MA, July 2009<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center is in Roxbury in the heart of Boston. It is the largest Islamic center in New England, and the second largest on the East Coast. It has a very diverse membership, representing more than 25 national groups and ethnicities. After an arduous seven-year building process and five years of litigation after it became a lightning rod for controversy generated by groups that did not want the mosque to be built, it opened its doors in June 2009.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////pluralism.org//news//continuing_stories_view//77/">http:////pluralism.org//news//continuing_stories_view//77/a>/p>"},{"abbr":"MI","stateName":"Michigan","value":"4","valueText":"11 or more anti-mosque incidents","color":"#3E020E","details":"<p><strong>Dearborn, February 2022<\/strong><br \/>\nA man set a fire at the Huda Islamic Association.<br \/>\n<em>Sources: <\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.freep.com//story//news//local//michigan//2022//02//12//dearborn-police-mosque-fire-fatal-shooting//6765208001///">https:////www.freep.com//story//news//local//michigan//2022//02//12//dearborn-police-mosque-fire-fatal-shooting//6765208001///a> Rochester Hills, October 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nThe front doors of the Ahmadiyya Community Center were smashed and vandalized during Friday evening prayer services as children played inside.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.freep.com//story//news//local//michigan//oakland//2021//10//09//rochester-hills-mosque-vandalized-friday-night//6075226001///">https:////www.freep.com//story//news//local//michigan//oakland//2021//10//09//rochester-hills-mosque-vandalized-friday-night//6075226001///a>/p>/n Detroit, July 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nDuring Eid holiday celebrations, congregants at the Al Ihsaan Islamic Center faced harassment and intimidation as they attended early morning prayers.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.clickondetroit.com//news//local//2021//07//21//worshipers-say-they-were-harassed-outside-warren-mosque///">https:////www.clickondetroit.com//news//local//2021//07//21//worshipers-say-they-were-harassed-outside-warren-mosque///a>/p>/n Troy, September 2019<\/strong><br \/>\nThe city of Troy, Michigan has been sued by the Department of Justice under allegations that it violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act in denying zoning approval for a mosque to be built.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////religionclause.blogspot.com//2019//09//justice-department-sues-michigan-city.html/">http:////religionclause.blogspot.com//2019//09//justice-department-sues-michigan-city.html/a>/p>/n Benton Township, April 2019<\/strong><br \/>\nA false bomb threat was called into the Islamic Association of Southwest Michigan. The caller has since been found and charged.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.abc57.com//news//suspect-in-bomb-threat-at-benton-township-mosque-charged/">https:////www.abc57.com//news//suspect-in-bomb-threat-at-benton-township-mosque-charged/a>/p>/n Canton, November 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nA mosque and two churches were notified after a Dearborn Heights resident found a suspicious bag in his backyard. The bag contained an unloaded handgun and a map with addresses circled and the word \u201ctarget\u201d written on it.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.clickondetroit.com//news//places-of-worship-in-michigan-heighten-security-after-target-list-found-in-dearborn-heights/">https:////www.clickondetroit.com//news//places-of-worship-in-michigan-heighten-security-after-target-list-found-in-dearborn-heights/a> Ann Arbor, September 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nThe FBI said a man arrested for making death threats to CNN employees in January 2018 had previously called an Ann Arbor mosque and made derogatory comments towards the mosque and Muslims.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.cnn.com//2018//01//22//us//michigan-man-arrested-cnn-threats//index.html/">https:////www.cnn.com//2018//01//22//us//michigan-man-arrested-cnn-threats//index.html/a> Detroit, September 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nPolice said that a man with a hammer climbed through a mosque window and damaged the inside.<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////detroit.cbslocal.com//2017//09//12//detroit-mosque-vandal///">http:////detroit.cbslocal.com//2017//09//12//detroit-mosque-vandal///a>/p>/n Sterling Heights, March 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nThe American Islamic Community Center charged that the town planning commission unfairly denied its proposal to build a mosque because of bias harbored by one member in particular of the commission. The center and the DOJ filed lawsuits against the town, which settled in February 2017. In March, the American Freedom Law Center filed suit to invalidate the settlement.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////religionclause.blogspot.com//2017//03//citys-settlement-of-mosque-litigation.html/">http:////religionclause.blogspot.com//2017//03//citys-settlement-of-mosque-litigation.html/a> Ypsilanti, March 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nA fire destroyed the Islamic Center of Ypsilanti. Police have identified an arson suspect.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.mlive.com//news//ann-arbor//index.ssf//2017//03//police_say_16-year-old_is_arso.html/">http:////www.mlive.com//news//ann-arbor//index.ssf//2017//03//police_say_16-year-old_is_arso.html/a> Dearborn, February 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nA mosque received a voicemail saying \u201cMohammed was a pedophile and all Muslims are agents of satan.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.wxyz.com//news//dearborn-police-update-open-carry-situation-threat-to-mosque/">http:////www.wxyz.com//news//dearborn-police-update-open-carry-situation-threat-to-mosque/a>/p>/n Kentwood, January 2017 <\/strong><br \/>\nPolice charged a woman with one count of false threat of terrorism after she allegedly stood outside a mosque claiming she was armed and demanding money from people. She also sent a threatening email to the mosque earlier in the week.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.mlive.com//news//grand-rapids//index.ssf//2017//01//police_investigating_suspiciou_9.html/">http:////www.mlive.com//news//grand-rapids//index.ssf//2017//01//police_investig.../a> Multiple locations, November 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nAt least two mosques in Michigan, as well as mosques throughout the country, received a letter signed from \u201cAmericans for a Better Way,\u201d saying that Trump will \u201ccleanse America\u201d and do to Muslims \u201cwhat Hitler did to the Jews.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.clickondetroit.com//news//ann-arbor-mosque-receives-hate-letter/">http:////www.clickondetroit.com//news//ann-arbor-mosque-receives-hate-letter/a> Dearborn, October 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter an announcement that an old church would be turned into an Islamic institute, a woman posted multiple threats online, including \u201c[t]hat Arab church will be burnt down, hopefully there ain\u2019t kids in there.\u201d She later apologized online.<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.clickondetroit.com//news//new-dearborn-mosque-recieves-online-threats/">http:////www.clickondetroit.com//news//new-dearborn-mosque-recieves-online-threats/a>/p>/n Dearborn, June 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nSomeone on Twitter posted the address for the Islamic Center of America and wrote \u201cWe must execute the Muslim scum. Full on eradication.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.fox2detroit.com//news//local-news//158720718-story/">http:////www.fox2detroit.com//news//local-news//158720718-story/a> Dearborn, January 2011<\/strong><br \/>\nA man was arrested with a vehicle full of explosives he intended to use to blow up a mosque.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.huffingtonpost.com//2011//01//30//roger-stockham-arrested-explosives_n_815984.html/">http:////www.huffingtonpost.com//2011//01//30//roger-stockham-arrested-explosi.../a>/p>/n East Lansing, September 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nA burned Quran was left outside of a mosque.<br \/>\n<em>Source: <\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.usatoday.com//news//nation//2010-09-14-mosque14_ST_N.htm/">http:////www.usatoday.com//news//nation//2010-09-14-mosque14_ST_N.htm/a>/p>/n Detroit, May 2010<\/strong><br \/>\nVandals damaged a local mosque twice in one week.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.ww4report.com//node//8625/">www.ww4report.com//node//8625/a>/p>/n Northville, MI, November 2009<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter numerous neighbors protested, the zoning board of appeals denied a request for a variance that would have enabled a local mosque to build a parking lot in front of the building.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.mlive.com//news//detroit//index.ssf//2009//11//northville_township_mosque_fac.html/">http:////www.mlive.com//news//detroit//index.ssf//2009//11//northville_township_.../a> Grand Rapids, MI, July 2008<\/strong><br \/>\nThe city planning commission unanimously rejected a proposal to convert a former school building into a Muslim worship center after neighbors vigorously objected.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////blog.mlive.com//grpress//2008//07//heritage_hill_group_objects_to.html/">http:////blog.mlive.com//grpress//2008//07//heritage_hill_group_objects_to.html/a> Minneapolis, November 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA vandal was recorded on video smashing security cameras outside the Dar Al Qalam Cultural Center in Minneapolis, destroying three cameras and knocking several others offline. The attack comes weeks after someone broke into a car belonging to the mosque\u2019s Executive Director while it was parked outside the center.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.mprnews.org//story//2021//11//22//mosque-on-edge-after-weekend-vandalism/">https:////www.mprnews.org//story//2021//11//22//mosque-on-edge-after-weekend-va.../a>/p>/n Mankato, August 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nThe car of a member of the Mankato Islamic Center was vandalized and spray-painted with offensive words.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////iqna.ir//en//news//3475413//cair-mn-urges-investigation-after-car-vandalized-outside-mosque/">https:////iqna.ir//en//news//3475413//cair-mn-urges-investigation-after-car-vandalized-outside-mosque/a>/p>/n Moorhead, April 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Moorhead Fargo Islamic Community Center was vandalized by someone who spray-painted a swastika and \u201cDeath to Islam.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.startribune.com//man-who-vandalized-moorhead-mosque-sentenced-to-community-service//600083649///">https:////www.startribune.com//man-who-vandalized-moorhead-mosque-sentenced-to-community-service//600083649///a>/p>/n Minneapolis, November 2019<\/strong><br \/>\nA vandal struck a mosque in northeast Minneapolis in the middle of the night, shattering a glass door and shouting toward at least one startled onlooker inside. The state's leading Islamic civil rights group wants the incident investigated as a possible hate crime.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.startribune.com//attack-on-minneapolis-mosque-comes-as-reports-of-hate-crimes-drop//564818952//?refresh=true\%22>http:\/\/www.startribune.com\/attack-on-minneapolis-mosque-comes-as-reports-of-hate-crimes-drop\/564818952\/?refresh=true<\/a><\/p>\n Rochester, June 2018<\/strong><br \/>\nVandals left strips of bacon at the front door and in the parking lot of the Rochester Mosque.<br \/>\n<em>Source: <\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.kimt.com//content//news//Bacon-found-at-Rochester-Mosque-authorities-investigating-as-possible-hate-crime-486371161.html/">https:////www.kimt.com//content//news//Bacon-found-at-Rochester-Mosque-authorities-investigating-as-possible-hate-crime-486371161.html/a>/p>/n Bloomington, October 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nAccording to police, someone broke into the Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center, which was bombed earlier this year. Surveillance video revealed two masked intruders. They broke windows to get inside and took a safe and collection jar money.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.startribune.com//bloomington-mosque-bombed-in-august-now-vandalized//451898273///">http:////www.startribune.com//bloomington-mosque-bombed-in-august-now-vandalized//451898273///a> Bloomington, August 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nAuthorities said that someone set off an improvised explosive device at the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center. No one was hurt.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////ksn.com//2017//08//06//minnesota-mosque-explosion-deeper-and-scarier-than-threats///">http:////ksn.com//2017//08//06//minnesota-mosque-explosion-deeper-and-scarier-than-threats///a> Mankato, August 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nSurveillance video showed a man defacing the mosque\u2019s sign and placing a \u201cfor lease\u201d banner over the sign.<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////kstp.com//news//video-mankato-islamic-mosque-vandalism//4251105///">http:////kstp.com//news//video-mankato-islamic-mosque-vandalism//4251105///a>/p>/n St. Paul, July 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nA teenage girl entering the Da\u2019wah mosque found a note left there that said \u201cMuhammad was a rapist\u201d and \u201cF*** Islam.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////minnesota.cbslocal.com//2016//07//26//st-paul-mosque-hate-speech///">http:////minnesota.cbslocal.com//2016//07//26//st-paul-mosque-hate-speech///a> Minneapolis, February 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nA burglar broke interior windows and doors with a hammer at the Umatul Islam Center. It was the second incident in the past month at the mosque.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.startribune.com//gov-dayton-visits-vandalized-mosque-in-south-minneapolis//370424531//#1\">http:\/\/www.startribune.com\/gov-dayton-visits-vandalized-mosque-in-south-...<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.kare11.com//news//local//arrest-made-in-mosque-vandalism-other-burglaries//64575028/">http:////www.kare11.com//news//local//arrest-made-in-mosque-vandalism-other-b.../a>/p>/n
http:////www.nbclosangeles.com//news//local//Pigs-Legs-Al-Nur-Islamic-Center-.../a>/p>/n
http:////articles.latimes.com//2010//sep//08//local//la-me-0908-madera-mosque-2.../a>
http:////cbs13.com//local//mosque.vandalism.madera.2.1879381.html/a>/p>/n
http:////latimesblogs.latimes.com//lanow//2010//03//lomita-rejects-plan-to-exp.../a>
http:////latimesblogs.latimes.com//lanow//2012//03//lomita-mosque-lawsuit.html/a>/p>/n
http:////latimesblogs.latimes.com//lanow//2010//01//orange-county-mosque-hit-b.../a>/p>/n
http:////www.lodinews.com//news//article_ce5bb451-2869-5447-b524-69e1549116f.../a>
http:////www.allbusiness.com//legal//property-law-real-property-zoning-land-.../a>/p>/n
http:////www.ktla.com//news//landing//ktla-mosque-vandals,0,194500.story/a>/p>/n
http:////denver.cbslocal.com//2017//06//06//mosque-phone-threats-interview///a>/p>/n
http:////www.9news.com//news//crime//police-suspect-admits-to-mosque-vandalism//426457466/a>
http:////www.thedenverchannel.com//news//crime//accused-fort-collins-mosque-vandal-back-in-jail-after-failing-to-appear-at-first-court-hearin/a>/p>/n
http:////www.9news.com//news//local//rock-thrown-through-window-of-denver-mosque//415644052/a>/p>/n
http:////denver.cbslocal.com//2016//06//01//mosque-in-golden-targeted-by-threatening-emails///a>/p>"},{"abbr":"CT","stateName":"Connecticut","value":"3","valueText":"5-10 anti-mosque incidents","color":"#8F0E1D","details":"<p><strong>New Haven, May 2019<\/strong><br \/>\nAn arsonist set fire to Diyanet Mosque just before 4 PM on a Sunday during the holy month of Ramadan. An investigation is ongoing.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.courant.com//breaking-news//hc-br-new-haven-mosque-fire-20190512-yh3d76ovmja2fntbxb7t4gcuva-story.html/">https:////www.courant.com//breaking-news//hc-br-new-haven-mosque-fire-20190512-yh3d76ovmja2fntbxb7t4gcuva-story.html/a>/p>/n
http:////www.nbcconnecticut.com//news//local//Man-Arrested-for-Harassing-Members-of-MosquePolice-384336941.html/a>/p>/n
http:////abc7ny.com//news//shots-fired-at-ct-mosque-hours-after-paris-attack.../a>/p>/n
http:////middletown-nj.patch.com//articles//planning-board-approves-islamic-.../a>/p>/n
http:////www.thehour.com//news//norwalk//al-madany-center-of-norwalk-files-la.../a>/p>/n
http:////www.myrecordjournal.com//latestnews//article_6bb08be7-912b-5f2b-bf7.../a>
http:////www.myrecordjournal.com//latestnews//article_7cefce41-bfce-5a4c-ae5.../a>/p>"},{"abbr":"DE","stateName":"Delaware","value":"0","details":""},{"abbr":"DC","stateName":"District of Columbia","value":"0","details":""},{"abbr":"FL","stateName":"Florida","value":"4","valueText":"11 or more anti-mosque incidents","color":"#3E020E","details":"<p><strong>Pembroke Pines, May 2018<\/strong><br \/>\nPolice arrested a man suspected of making multiple threatening calls to the Jamaat Ul Muttaqueen mosque in the days leading up to Ramadan. The voicemails included threats to bomb the mosque and called Islam a lie from the devil. The man later admitted to making the calls.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.wdel.com//a-man-repeatedly-threatened-to-blow-up-a-mosque-the//article_19cf717c-5a08-11e8-a3f0-b386fffde032.html/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.wdel.com\/a-man-repeatedly-threatened-to-blow-up-a-mosque-the\/article_19cf717c-5a08-11e8-a3f0-b386fffde032.html<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.washingtonpost.com//national//religion//florida-man-charged-with-phoning-bomb-threat-to-mosque//2018//05//16//8449aa0e-593b-11e8-9889-07bcc1327f4b_story.html?utm_term=.b9b5561b3539\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/national\/religion\/florida-man-charged-with-phoning-bomb-threat-to-mosque\/2018\/05\/16\/8449aa0e-593b-11e8-9889-07bcc1327f4b_story.html?utm_term=.b9b5561b3539<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.miamiherald.com//news//local//crime//article211272884.html/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/local\/crime\/article211272884.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Orange County, April 2018<\/strong><br \/>\nResidents from the county and beyond objected to a proposed Islamic community center. Some letters contained comments such as \u201cKeep terrorism out\u201d and \u201cI don\u2019t want the troubles Europe has.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.wftv.com//news//local//keep-terrorists-out-residents-write-to-commissioners-in-response-to-new-islamic-center//730348902/">https:////www.wftv.com//news//local//keep-terrorists-out-residents-write-to-commissioners-in-response-to-new-islamic-center//730348902/a>/p>/n
http:////www.sun-sentinel.com//local//broward//pompano-beach//fl-sb-mosque-threat-pompano-20170623-story.html/a>/p>/n
http:////www.wptv.com//news//region-st-lucie-county//port-st-lucie//rumored-mosque-in-port-st-lucie-sparks-controversy-city-leaders-say-there-is-no-plan/a>/p>/n
http:////miami.cbslocal.com//2017//06//15//gerald-wallace-islamic-center-threat///a>/p>/n
http:////www.abcactionnews.com//news//local-news//officials-investigating-fire-outside-of-hillsborough-county-mosque/a>/p>/n
http:////www.palmbeachpost.com//news//crime/u2014law//boynton-mosque-vandalized-islamic-group-seeks-hate-crime-probe//Q2Ua6YQI0QjNholyB82ziM///a>/p>/n
http:////www.local10.com//news//letter-sent-to-miami-gardens-mosque-claims-trump-will-do-to-muslims-what-hitler-did-to-jews/a>/p>/n
http:////www.wesh.com//news//threats-made-against-mosques-in-seminole-county//40374466/a>
http:////www.sun-sentinel.com//news//fl-fort-pierce-mosque-threats-20160628-story.html/a>
http:////cbs12.com//news//local//man-charged-with-hate-crime-in-attack-of-islamic-mosque-member/a>/p>/n
http:////www.orlandosentinel.com//news//breaking-news//os-titusville-mosque-v.../a>
http:////www.myfoxboston.com//news//machete-wielding-vandal-leaves-3-pounds-.../a>/p>/n
http:////www.sun-sentinel.com//local//palm-beach//fl-islamic-center-palm-vand.../a>
http:////www.wptv.com//news//region-n-palm-beach-county//north-palm-beach//isl.../a>/p>/n
http:////www.justnews.com//news//19940450//detail.html/a>
http:////cbs4.com//local//Miami.Dade.Muslim.2.899207.html/a>/p>/n
www.news4jax.com//news//23514333//detail.html/a>
http:////jacksonville.com//news//crime//2010-05-11//story//fbi-video-jacksonvil.../a>/p>/n
http:////www.sptimes.com//2006//07//15//Worldandnation//Seeking_a_new_mosque_.s.../a>
http:////www.theledger.com//article//20070502//NEWS//705020464/a>/p>/n
http:////www.tcpalm.com//news//2009//feb//18//mosque-okd-white-city///a>/p>"},{"abbr":"GA","stateName":"Georgia","value":"4","valueText":"11 or more anti-mosque incidents","color":"#3E020E","details":"<p><strong>Griffin, October 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Griffin mosqueo was vandalized by people who reportedly threw Qurans on the floor, took a fire extinguisher from the wall and sprayed it throughout the building, and knocked over various items.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.google.com//url?q=https:\/\/12ft.io\/proxy?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.griffindailynews.com%252Fnews%252Flocal_news%252Fvandals-damage-local-mosque%252Farticle_2122af7d-8270-5470-8c0b-6c4cb17344d3.html&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1648137635974788&usg=AOvVaw1yL9eZtAADEjosv6uHOimt\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/12ft.io\/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.griffindailynews.com%2Fnews%2Flocal_news%2Fvandals-damage-local-mosque%2Farticle_2122af7d-8270-5470-8c0b-6c4cb17344d3.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Augusta, June 2017 - August 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nA man made numerous threatening phone calls to the Islamic Society of Augusta, including threats to blow up the mosque, slaughter, and light members of the mosque on fire. The man later pleaded guilty and admitted his intent to stop mosque members from exercising their religion.<br \/>\n<em>Source<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.justice.gov//opa//pr//missouri-man-pleads-guilty-hate-crimes-making-threats-against-augusta-mosque /">https:////www.justice.gov//opa//pr//missouri-man-pleads-guilty-hate-crimes-making-threats-against-augusta-mosque/a>/p>/n
http:////www.11alive.com//news//crime//mailed-emailed-death-threats-prompt-ga-mosques-ot-up-security//420032821/a>
http:////www.wsbradio.com//news//news//local//atlanta-mosques-urged-increase-security-after-thre//ntsD9///a>/p>/n
http:////www.11alive.com//news//hate-letter-sent-to-savannah-mosque//356918921/a>
http:////savannahnow.com//news//2016-11-28//message-hate-rebuffed-community-islamic-center-savannah/a>/p>/n
http:////www.11alive.com//news//local//covington//newton-county-cemetery-mosque-upsetting-residents//299923784/a>
http:////www.rockdalecitizen.com//news//local//residents-at-boc-meeting-state-why-they-oppose-proposed-mosque//article_b8c39f52-2935-5fac-9860-5cb7b0347b3e.html/a>
http:////www.cnn.com//2016//08//23//us//georgia-town-mosque-fight///a>
http:////www.ajc.com//news//news//local//newton-county-to-lift-moratorium-on-mosque//nsPZt///a>
http:////www.nbcnews.com//news//us-news//meeting-about-proposed-georgia-mosque-canceled-after-militia-video-surfaces-n648106/a>/p>/n
http:////www.ajc.com//news//news//local//islamic-center-official-decries-recent-death-threa//nsTTB///a>/p>/n
http:////www.gwinnettdailypost.com//archives//headlines//82923102.html/a>
http:////www.ibtimes.com//muslim-hate-crimes-hawaii-mosque-receives-threatening-messages-amid-new-trump-travel-2504475/a>/p>/n
https:////idahostatejournal.com//news//local//police-investigating-hate-crime-at-south-idaho-mosque//article_5202a2a1-211d-59a5-b22c-e1ae0ba9b94f.html/a>/p>/n
http:////www.localnews8.com//news//islamic-center-of-twin-falls-vandalized-w.../a>/p>"},{"abbr":"IL","stateName":"Illinois","value":"3","valueText":"5-10 anti-mosque incidents","color":"#8F0E1D","details":"<p><strong>Plainfield, August 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Village Board denied a revised proposal for a special use permit for a mosque and community center. In September, the Board approved it.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.theherald-news.com//2017//08//22//request-to-open-muslim-community-center-in-plainfield-neighborhood-fails//az1m5ss///">http:////www.theherald-news.com//2017//08//22//request-to-open-muslim-community-center-in-plainfield-neighborhood-fails//az1m5ss///a>
https:////patch.com//illinois//plainfield//stand-muslims-plainfield-event-planned-after-muslim-center-voted-down/a>
http:////www.nbcchicago.com//news//local//Planned-Plainfield-Mosque-Approved-After-Initial-Rejection-445558553.html/a>/p>/n
http:////cookcountyrecord.com//stories//511085905-bosnian-muslim-congregation-can-take-to-trial-lawsuit-over-zoning-denial-for-des-plaines-mosque/a>
http:////www.dailyherald.com//article//20170228//news//170228873///a>/p>/n
http:////www.week.com//story//34277928//islamic-center-of-peoria-defaced-with.../a>/p>/n
http:////articles.chicagotribune.com//2010-08-26//news//ct-met-dupage-zoning-.../a>
http:////articles.chicagotribune.com//2011-10-11//news//chi-dupage-board-plac.../a>/p>"},{"abbr":"IN","stateName":"Indiana","value":"3","valueText":"5-10 anti-mosque incidents","color":"#8F0E1D","details":"<p><strong>Bloomington, October 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA Bloomington mosque was vandalized on an early Monday morning, damaging tables, fences, and outdoor equipment.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.wthr.com//article//news//crime//muslim-mosque-vandalism-islamic-center-of-bloomington-police-department-civil-rights-advocacy-group-cair//531-1a13aca9-01bd-4e74-b965-d065b6c4d5a5/">https:////www.wthr.com//article//news//crime//muslim-mosque-vandalism-islamic-center-of-bloomington-police-department-civil-rights-advocacy-group-cair//531-1a13aca9-01bd-4e74-b965-d065b6c4d5a5/a>/p>/n
https:////www.usatoday.com//story//news//nation-now//2018//01//15//carmel-indiana-mosque-plans//1033737001///a>/p>/n
http:////wishtv.com//2016//06//17//bullet-holes-discovered-in-islamic-society-sign///a>/p>/n
http:////www.indystar.com//story//news//crime//2016//02//29//islamic-society-draw.../a>/p>"},{"abbr":"IA","stateName":"Iowa","value":"2","valueText":"3 or 4 anti-mosque incidents","color":"#E65664","details":"<p><strong>Waterloo, December 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA surveillance camera showed someone vandalizing the Al-Noor Islamic Community Center. The suspect used snow to draw crosses on the mosque's windows and wrote Islamophonic profanities on the mosque's walls.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.desmoinesregister.com//story//news//crime-and-courts//2022//01//05//hate-crime-investigation-sought-into-iowa-mosque-vandalism//9106977002///">https:////www.desmoinesregister.com//story//news//crime-and-courts//2022//01//05//hate-crime-investigation-sought-into-iowa-mosque-vandalism//9106977002///a>
https:////www.kwwl.com//news//waterloo//waterloo-islamic-center-calls-for-togetherness-after-vandalism//article_ece49c02-7013-11ec-9788-ff4843b567fb.html/a>/p>/n
http:////www.startribune.com//somali-americans-remain-vigilant-in-wake-of-thwarted-kansas-bomb-plot//397202791///a>
http:////www.cnn.com//2016//10//14//us//mosque-attack-thwarted-kansas///a>
http:////www.cbsnews.com//news//militia-members-arrested-mosque-attack-plot///a>/p>/n
http:////www.kentucky.com//news//local//crime//article136828668.html/a>/p>/n
http:////www.wtvq.com//2015//11//27//email-threatens-kentucky-mosque///a>/p>/n
http:////www.publicbroadcasting.net//wkms//news.newsmain//article//0//1//1690713/a>/p>/n
http:\/\/www.fox19.com\/global\/story.asp?s=12920148<\/a>
http:\/\/www.fox19.com\/global\/Category.asp?C=151146<\/a>
http:////the-vigilante.com//2010//08//05//northern-kentucky-rising-stop-the-mo.../a>/p>"},{"abbr":"LA","stateName":"Louisiana","value":"1","valueText":"1 or 2 anti-mosque incidents","color":"#FBDBDE","details":"<p><strong>Bossier City, February 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nMosque-goers found two signs at their place of worship that reportedly said \u201cImagine a Muslim-free America!\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.ksla.com//story//34500466//anti-muslim-signs-posted-at-bossier-city-mosque/">http:////www.ksla.com//story//34500466//anti-muslim-signs-posted-at-bossier-city-mosque/a>/p>/n
http:////www.nydailynews.com//new-york//manhattan-mosque-receives-massacre-threat-london-article-1.3268548/a>/p>/n
http:////www.aclu.org//blog//content//mosque-maine/a>/p>/n
http:////www.fox5dc.com//news//local-news//238819845-story/a>
http:////www.abc2news.com//news//state//cair-asks-for-investigation-of-threatening-note-left-at-maryland-mosque/a>
https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/local\/public-safety\/violent-threats-made-in-letters-to-two-muslim-facilities-in-maryland\/2017\/03\/01\/0515bac0-fe9c-11e6-8f41-ea6ed597e4ca_story.html?utm_term=.4163b7dbfd6b<\/a>
http:////baltimore.cbslocal.com//2017//02//06//reward-offered-for-id-of-break-.../a>
https:////www.washingtonpost.com//local//public-safety//muslim-group-wants-federal-probe-after-tractor-trailer-rams-laurel-mosque//2016//09//09//b9770a74-76d3-11e6-8149-b8d05321db62_story.html/a>
http:////baltimore.cbslocal.com//2016//09//12//suspicious-crash-at-mosque-prompts-hate-crime-investigation-in-laurel///a>/p>/n
http:\/\/www.fredericknewspost.com\/sections\/news\/display_comments.htm?Stor...<\/a>
http:\/\/www.wboc.com\/Global\/story.asp?S=4828885<\/a><\/p>%22},{%22abbr%22:%22MA%22,%22stateName%22:%22Massachusetts%22,%22value%22:%223%22,%22valueText%22:%225-10 anti-mosque incidents","color":"#8F0E1D","details":"<p><strong>Worcester, April 2017<\/strong><br \/>\nPolice arrested a man accused of an attempted break-in at the Worcester Islamic Center. Surveillance video shows a man trying to use a parking sign to break through the door and kicking the glass windows multiple times until he gave up.<br \/>\n<em>Sources<\/em>:<br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"http:////www.telegram.com//news//20170412//arrest-made-in-break-in-attempt-at-worcester-islamic-center/">http:////www.telegram.com//news//20170412//arrest-made-in-break-in-attempt-at-worcester-islamic-center/a>
https:////www.boston.com//news//local-news//2017//04//13//man-seen-on-video-trying-to-damage-mosque-captured/a>/p>/n
https:////www.boston.com//news//local-news//2016//12//23//town-of-dudley-reaches-settlement-over-proposed-muslim-cemetery/a>
http:////www.telegram.com//news//20170302//dudley-board-approves-muslim-cemetery/a>
http:////www.telegram.com//news//20170916//land-court-denies-dudley-request-for-sanctions/a>/p>/n
http:////www.reuters.com//article//us-massachusetts-islam-idUSKCN10626Q/a>
https:////patch.com//massachusetts//wilmington//wilmington-man-who-threatened-burn-down-mosque-gets-5-years/a>/p>/n
http:\/\/www.gazettenet.com\/2010\/04\/09\/mosque-move-stirs-concerns?SESS01f3...<\/a>
http:////www.gazettenet.com//2010//06//04//hampshire-mosque-pulls-plans-house-.../a>/p>/n
https:////www.usnews.com//news//best-states//michigan//articles//2022-02-19//fbi-no-political-ideological-motivations-in-mosque-fire/a>/p>/n
https:////www.clickondetroit.com//news//grand-rapids-church-closes-after-list-of-targets-found-in-dearborn-heights-yard/a>/p>/n
https:////www.freep.com//story//news//local//michigan//detroit//2018//01//23//novi-man-arrested-threatened-cnn-employees//1056658001///a>/p>/n
http:////www.detroitnews.com//story//news//local//macomb-county//2016//08//10//sterling-heights-mosque//88527210///a>
http:////www.detroitnews.com//story//news//local//macomb-county//2016//08//15//sterling-heights-mosque-lawsuit//88766532///a>
http:////www.detroitnews.com//story//news//local//macomb-county//2016//12//15//sterling-heights-mosque//95475542///a>/p>/n
http:////www.detroitnews.com//story//news//local//michigan//2017//03//12//ypsilanti-mosque-fire//99091284///a>/p>/n
http:////woodtv.com//2017//01//03//family-of-kentwood-islamic-center-threat-su.../a>/p>/n
http:////www.mlive.com//news//ann-arbor//index.ssf//2016//12//anti-muslim_letter_sent_to_ann.html/a>/p>/n
http:////www.metrotimes.com//Blogs//archives//2016//06//16//twitter-users-respond-to-online-threat-against-dearborn-muslims-with-love-and-sass/a>/p>/n
http:////www.freep.com//article//20100121//NEWS02//109240001//Northville-Twp.-d.../a>/p>/n
http:\/\/www.mlive.com\/news\/grpress\/index.ssf?\/base\/news-43\/12212253404903...<\/a><\/p>%22},{%22abbr%22:%22MN%22,%22stateName%22:%22Minnesota%22,%22value%22:%224%22,%22valueText%22:%2211 or more anti-mosque incidents","color":"#3E020E","details":"<p><strong>St. Paul, May 2023<\/strong><br \/>\nCamera footage captured a person setting fire to the Tawhid Islamic Center of Minnesota. The building sustained serious damage but was not occupied at the time.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.startribune.com//minnesotans-on-edge-after-suspected-arson-burns-st-paul-mosque//600275675///" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.startribune.com\/minnesotans-on-edge-after-suspected-arson-burns-st-paul-mosque\/600275675\/<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>East Grand Forks, June 2022<\/strong><br \/>\nA woman was arrested for setting a curtain on fire inside the Islamic Center in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.<br \/>\n<em>Source:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////iqna.ir//en//news//3479216//woman-arrested-after-arson-in-minnesota-mosque/" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/iqna.ir\/en\/news\/3479216\/woman-arrested-after-arson-in-minnesota-mosque<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>St. Paul, February 2022<\/strong><br \/>\nPolice arrested two suspects after surveillance footage showed two men stealing a safe from the Masjid Al-Ihsan Islamic Center. A police spokesperson said the safe contained $4,000 in cash, wallets, and a checkbook.<br \/>\n<em>Sources:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.google.com//url?q=https:\/\/12ft.io\/proxy?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.twincities.com%252F2022%252F02%252F28%252Fafter-two-males-steal-safe-from-st-paul-mosque-islamic-group-calls-on-fbi-to-investigate%252F&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1648137635973411&usg=AOvVaw3W2GH1OHbLAKDeVt7XQz9z\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/12ft.io\/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twincities.com%2F2022%2F02%2F28%2Fafter-two-males-steal-safe-from-st-paul-mosque-islamic-group-calls-on-fbi-to-investigate%2F<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=https://www.aclu.org/"https:////www.grandforksherald.com//news//minnesota//islamic-group-calls-on-fbi-to-investigate-theft-from-st-paul-mosque/">https:////www.grandforksherald.com//news//minnesota//islamic-group-calls-on-fbi-to-investigate-theft-from-st-paul-mosque/a>
https:////sahanjournal.com//policing-justice//masjid-al-ilhsan-mosque-burglary-st-paul-minnesota///a>/p>/n
https:////townhall.com//news//us//2017//10//24//police-minnesota-mosque-burglary-not-a-hate-crime-n2399640/a>/p>/n
http:////www.latimes.com//nation//la-na-mosque-bombing-20170805-story.html/a>
https:////www.nytimes.com//2017//08//07//us//minnesota-mosque-explosion.html/a>
http:////www.startribune.com//the-latest-minnesota-mosque-blast-was-in-imam-s-office//438722573///a>
http:////www.chicagotribune.com//news//local//breaking//ct-minnesota-mosque-bombing-20180313-story.html/a>/p>/n
http:////www.huffingtonpost.com//entry//st-paul-mosque-note_us_57978bcfe4b0d3568f849561/a>/p>/n