Muslim Groups Plan Rally in Wake of NYPD Intel Report
A secret police document shows that the NYPD recommended increasing surveillance of thousands of Muslims and their mosques based solely on their religion.
Friday, Feb 3, 2012 | Updated 10:50 AM EDT
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Muslim groups and interfaith leaders are holding a rally in the wake of a report about NYPD intelligence.
The rally is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday in Foley Square. It will be followed by a march to police headquarters.
A secret police document shows that the NYPD recommended increasing surveillance of thousands of Muslims and their mosques based solely on their religion.
The Associated Press obtained a copy of the May 2006 NYPD intelligence report on Iran. It says police should expand clandestine operations at Shiite mosques.
Mayor Bloomberg has said the NYPD never considers religion in its policing. Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly has said police only go where investigative leads take them.
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