CAIR Condemns Use Of Force At Emory University Protests

• CAIR-Georgia criticizes use of Tasers and tear gas at Emory University protests.

• Protesters were engaged in cultural learning and community building during the sit-in.

• CAIR blames Emory University and Atlanta Police Department for excessive force.

Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Pro-Palestinian organizers on the Columbia University campus, in New York City

Reuters

The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has condemned the use of Tasers and tear gas to disperse anti-Israel demonstrations at Emory University. CAIR-Georgia expressed strong disapproval of the forceful tactics employed against peaceful protesters during the Emory student sit-in. The organization stated that protesters were engaged in a day of cultural learning and community building when Emory authorities resorted to what CAIR deemed as excessive force, including tear gas and rubber bullets.

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Protesters were engaged in cultural learning and community building during the sit-in.

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CAIR-Georgia criticizes use of Tasers and tear gas at Emory University protests.

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CAIR blames Emory University and Atlanta Police Department for excessive force.

CAIR placed blame on both Emory University and the Atlanta Police Department for the violence that ensued, asserting that students and protesters should be allowed to exercise their full constitutional rights without fear of such aggressive measures. The organization's stance reflects its commitment to upholding civil rights and advocating for the protection of individuals' rights to peaceful assembly and expression.