(HOUSTON, TX, 4/5/2022) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today condemned the distribution of flyers promoting the racist white supremacist group Identity Aryan Freedom Network left at homes in the Katy area in West Harris County.  

CAIR-Houston also urged local police and the FBI to launch a hate crime investigation of the distribution of the hate materials as an act of ethnic intimidation. The Texas Hate Crimes Act defines hate crimes as crimes that are motivated by “prejudice, hatred, or advocacy of violence.”  

Residents discovered the flyers Monday on their front lawns. The flyers were distributed last Sunday night and early Monday morning.     

“The promotion of a racist and white supremacist group should not be tolerated in our communities,” said William White, director of operations for CAIR-Houston. “The continued intimidation of residents in Houston subdivisions with this vile material needs to cease. We urge the FBI to probe the group to bring an end to their hate-filled messages.”  

White said Washington, D.C., based CAIR and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all those challenging anti-Semitism, anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, and white supremacy.        

CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.  

La mission de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensian del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.  

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CONTACT: CAIR-Houston Director of Operations William White, 713-838-2247, w-white@cair.com