Black Muslim American teacher put on leave over pro-Palestine email

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has submitted a discrimination complaint on behalf of Hajur El-Haggan, a Black Muslim Arab American teacher in Maryland. El-Haggan was placed on administrative leave for including a phrase supporting Palestinian rights in her email signature. Critics label the phrase as 'antisemitic' and a rallying cry used by anti-Israel voices. CAIR argues that the school district selectively enforced its policy on email signatures. El-Haggan offered to remove the phrase but was kept on administrative leave. CAIR's complaint alleges discrimination based on race and religion.

Dec 11, 2023 - 16:30
Black Muslim American teacher put on leave over pro-Palestine email
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has submitted a discrimination complaint on behalf of Hajur El-Haggan, a Black Muslim Arab American teacher in Maryland. El-Haggan was placed on administrative leave for including a phrase supporting Palestinian rights in her email signature. Critics label the phrase as 'antisemitic' and a rallying cry used by anti-Israel voices. CAIR argues that the school district selectively enforced its policy on email signatures. El-Haggan offered to remove the phrase but was kept on administrative leave. CAIR's complaint alleges discrimination based on race and religion.