Alt-right anti-Islam protesters in Dearborn overwhelmed by Muslim activists
Anti-Muslim protestors clash with Dearborn residents
The heated clashes and shouting matches took place across downtown Dearborn and at City Hall, with far-right activists making critical statements of Islam and Muslim protesters not taking any of that lightly, speaking up in defense of their faith and culture.
DEARBORN, Mich. (FOX 2) - It was a clash of religious and cultural views in Dearborn on Tuesday, as an alt-right group rallied to condemn Islam only to be overwhelmed by a large group of Muslim activists determined to promote peace.
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The heated clashes and shouting matches took place across downtown Dearborn and at City Hall, with far-right activists making critical statements of Islam and Muslim protesters not taking any of that lightly, speaking up in defense of their faith and culture.
One right-wing organizer’s social media page called it a "Christian crusade on Dearborn," but it was filled with anti-Islamic rhetoric.
In response, many members of Dearborn’s Muslim community say they tried to be welcoming but got in several faces shouting down the hateful speech.
Alt-right, anti-Islam protestors clash with Dearborn residents
One right-wing organizer’s social media page called it a "Christian crusade on Dearborn," but it was filled with anti-Islamic rhetoric.
The protests sent shock waves on social media, even trending on ‘X’ formerly known as Twitter.
The Dearborn Area Interfaith Network sent out a message to the community urging people to counter the hateful march by showing how people of diverse backgrounds help make this city a positive place to live.