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Phoenix Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest: Latest updates from event, rally, law enforcement
A former U.S. Marine has organized a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest in Phoenix, similar to the one held earlier this month in Garland, Texas, where two ISIS sympathizers opened fire before being shot and killed.
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Happening now: #PhxMosque rally starts now. People headed to mosque. Dozens of vehicles headed there. @abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNwuphUQAA6cza.jpg
by Justin Pazera via twitter 5/30/2015 12:58:03 AM -
Anti-Islam protester tear pages out of the Quran #abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNwD-mU8AAe6WZ.jpg
by Navideh Forghani via twitter 5/30/2015 12:52:18 AM -
Happening now: March starting @ Washington Park. #PHxMosque pre-rally. Police helicopter is hovering. @abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNvw1sUkAARquM.jpg
by Justin Pazera via twitter 5/30/2015 12:52:11 AM -
Happening now: March is getting ready to start. A few cartoons are on the truck at #PHxMosque pre-rally. @abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNvGSrUkAAE4MX.jpg
by Justin Pazera via twitter 5/30/2015 12:52:07 AM -
Happening now: More people showing up for #PHxMosque pre-rally. Police helicopter keeps circling. @abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNufvmUcAAXfx9.jpg
by Justin Pazera via twitter 5/30/2015 12:47:22 AM -
Happening now: #PHxMosque pre-rally starting. One man says he's surprised the rally is such an issue. @abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNtxjyUcAAg6wu.jpg
by Justin Pazera via twitter 5/30/2015 12:47:09 AM -
Two people of different faiths standing together to fight away the hate #abc15 #phx #islamprotest http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNtV88VIAAKbQ7.jpg
by Navideh Forghani via twitter 5/30/2015 12:40:03 AM -
Several dozen people gather outside #PHXMosque. Peaceful chants calling for a peaceful afternoon... #abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNsnzUUAAABql0.jpg
by Eric English via twitter 5/30/2015 12:37:02 AM -
I've gotta say, the crowd here is not as big as expected, maybe 50 people. People still showing up though. @abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNsJ7qUgAAs2vX.jpg
by Elizabeth Erwin via twitter 5/30/2015 12:35:33 AM -
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Make sure to follow our reporters on Twitter ( @ElizabethErwin, @JustinPazera, and @MaryEllenABC15, @NavidehABC15) for updates on the planned rally. Make sure to follow ABC15, too, @abc15.
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#PHxMosque rally leader #JonRitzheimer told media that he fears for his life, ISIS posted his address online. Going into hiding post-rally.by Jon Erickson via twitter 5/30/2015 12:26:31 AM -
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NOW: Crowds starting to gather at #PHXMosque protest. #abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNnIi9XEAERQxy.jpg
by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 5/30/2015 12:13:06 AM -
More people arriving at Washington Park ahead of the rally at the mosque down the street. We're live on @abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNk5NcUkAESMmz.jpg
by Elizabeth Erwin via twitter 5/30/2015 12:03:30 AM -
Parking lot empty for 5pm service at the Islamic center #abc15 #phx #islamprotest http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNklP3U8AAsny3.jpg
by Navideh Forghani via twitter 5/30/2015 12:03:04 AM -
Phoenix PD roll into place for a "freedom" protest on a Valley Mosque -- participant told to come armed. #abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNjuprU8AAQPiF.jpg
by MaryEllen Resendez via twitter 5/29/2015 11:58:47 PM -
Flowers dropped of by anonymous person sending prayers to the community #Islamprotest #abc15 #phx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNikz9UgAAS-2M.jpg
by Navideh Forghani via twitter 5/29/2015 11:56:36 PM -
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People showing up at anti-Islam protest #abc15 #phx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNgkSAUgAE4uxH.jpg
by Navideh Forghani via twitter 5/29/2015 11:45:42 PM -
#PHxMosque counter-protestors drove from #tucson to call out "the haters." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNf39YUkAAOo8C.jpg
by Jon Erickson via twitter 5/29/2015 11:41:08 PM -
Just a couple guys with a big American flag here so far. Pre-rally is set to start at five. @abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNcj3MU8AEnpqN.jpg
by Elizabeth Erwin via twitter 5/29/2015 11:30:46 PM -
The #PHxMosque after party was going to be at Wild Bill's Saloon. It was cancelled, but the bar's closed anyway. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNaoYiUAAAfApg.jpg
by Jon Erickson via twitter 5/29/2015 11:19:15 PM -
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PHX Pd set cameras along streets where a rally is set to take place in front of the Islamic Comm Center #abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGMllCCU4AA8FlQ.jpg
by MaryEllen Resendez via twitter 5/29/2015 11:06:40 PM -
Now: @elizabetherwin is live at Washington Park where the #phxmosque pre-rally is expected to start at 5pm. @abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNXHCaU8AAPH7C.jpg
by Justin Pazera via twitter 5/29/2015 11:02:59 PM -
Roadway restrictions around #phxmosque:Black Canyon Hwy closed. Several other streets including Orangewood & State Av http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNWAAuUkAAZcDo.jpg
by Eric English via twitter 5/29/2015 11:01:57 PM -
WATCH ONLINE: "The Now Arizona" will have the latest on the planned protest outside the Phoenix Islamic Community Center, its security plan, as well as how police will work to ensure this activity remains safe coming up at 4 p.m. on ABC15. WATCH LIVE: www.abc15.com/live
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Happening now: Residents in this housing unit told to stay away from #PHxMosque rally. @abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGNRWv7UsAADTWq.jpg
by Justin Pazera via twitter 5/29/2015 10:37:59 PM -
LIVE BLOG: Updates from planned protest outside Phoenix Islamic Community Center. FOLLOW HERE: on.abc15.com/1FkD6pc #abc15 #phxmosqueby ABC15 Arizona via twitter 5/29/2015 10:33:59 PM
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) held a press conference Friday morning to discuss tonight's protest.
Operations Coordinator for CAIR Kristy Sabbah, Board President Imraan Siddiqi, and board member Dr. Yasir Shareef addressed the media, denounced the anticipated violence of the planned protest, and asked community members to stay away.
Siddiqi said he was sad that a press conference had to be called to "state the obvious, [that] we here in 2015, in America are reminding Americans that bigotry is a bad thing." -
ABC15 will have reporters and photographers at the rally and will bring you the latest updates on-air, on ABC15 mobile app and abc15.com. Download app here: bit.ly
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Media is welcomed into the PHX Mosque for prayer 4close up of what protestors are targeting #abc15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGMtzWuUIAA0UpT.jpg
by MaryEllen Resendez via twitter 5/29/2015 8:28:49 PM -
#CAIR-AZ speaking out on biker anti-Islam rally. They thank law enforcement for working with them to keep peace http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGMSGV4U4AAo2N5.jpg
by ChristiKYMA via twitter 5/29/2015 8:28:37 PM -
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White House says 'no justification' for violence ahead of Mohammed cartoon contest in Phoenix: on.abc15.com/1LSbMCy http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGMxr63WEAACgLR.jpg
by ABC15 Arizona via twitter 5/29/2015 8:25:27 PM -
STATEMENT FROM THE CITY OF PHOENIX HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION:
Our Federal and State Constitutions give us very broad rights to freedom of
speech, which the City of Phoenix Human Relations Commission will support and
defend in every instance. At the same time, our constitutions also protect freedom
of religion, which we also will support and defend in every instance. When
freedom of speech is used to vilify entire groups of people because of who they are
or what they believe, the Human Relations Commission must speak. It may be
legally permissible to protest the Islamic community in Phoenix, but it is hateful
and ill-conceived conduct that hurts our entire community and creates the
misimpression that Phoenix is intolerant and unwelcoming. The City of Phoenix
Human Relations Commission welcomes our Muslim neighbors as full and equal
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SECURITY CAMERAS INSTALLED Phoenix police installed security cameras near the Islamic Community Center in Phoenix Thursday night ahead of tonight's planned rally.Authorities from various agencies, both local and federal, have been working together ahead of the the planned rally."Dealing with this type of activity is a challenge that is facing law enforcement across the country. Dealing with groups of protesters and opposing views is not the difficult part. Our goal and the real challenge are trying to anticipate unlawful activities that might occur in conjunction with these events.We consistently monitor social media and have been in contact with representatives from the mosque and known event organizers. We will have an appropriate presence at the event but specific details will not be provided," police said in a statement Thursday.
