A Tennessee politician has been criticised by Islamic groups and Islamic leaders by suggesting that Islam is a and is therefore ineligible for protection under the first amendment of the United States  , which guarantees freedom of religion. Ibrahim Hooper, national communications director of the  , called Ramsey's remarks "part of an unfortunate trend in our society" and part of "a disturbing trend in our nation in which it is suggested that American Muslims should have fewer or more restricted constitutional rights than citizens of other faiths." Hooper also encouraged Ramsey to find people "who can offer him balanced and accurate information about Islam."
A Tennessee politician has been criticised by Islamic groups and Islamic leaders by suggesting that Islam is a and is therefore ineligible for protection under the first amendment of the United States constitution , which guarantees freedom of religion. Ibrahim Hooper, national communications director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations , called Ramsey's remarks "part of an unfortunate trend in our society" and part of "a disturbing trend in our nation in which it is suggested that American Muslims should have fewer or more restricted constitutional rights than citizens of other faiths." Hooper also encouraged Ramsey to find people "who can offer him balanced and accurate information about Islam."
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