Joint Letter to President Barack H. Obama Regarding Secret Surveillance of American Muslim Community Leaders

DESCRIPTION
This is a joint letter from multiple civil rights, human rights, privacy rights, and faith-based organizations addressed to President Barack H. Obama. The letter expresses concerns following a report published by First Look Media indicating that the FBI and NSA targeted American Muslim community leaders for secret surveillance. The organizations call on the Administration to provide a full public accounting of these practices and to strengthen protections against the infringement of civil liberties and human rights. They also request a meeting with the President, Attorney General Eric Holder, and FBI Director James Comey to discuss these matters. The letter references past and present patterns of discriminatory and abusive surveillance, including the targeting of entire communities based on their race, religion, ethnicity, or national origin.

ADDITIONAL METADATA
Date: July 2014
Type: Correspondence
Language: English
Creator: South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT)

PROVENANCE
Collection: South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) Materials
Item History: 2024-09-30 (created); 2024-09-30 (modified)

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