* Warning: This is an unofficial, introductory copy of the bill.
The official copy considered by the City Council is the first reader copy.
Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: Councilmembers Porter, Burnett, Ramos, and Dorsey
A Resolution Entitled
A Council Resolution concerning
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Condemning the Hamas Terrorist Attack and Calling for Peace: Denouncing Antisemitism and Islamophobia
For the purpose of condemning the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, standing in solidarity with members of the Jewish and Islamic communities in Israel and Palestine who have been victims of violence, condemning antisemitism, Islamophobia, and genocide, and calling for a long-term ceasefire in Israel and Palestine.
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The Baltimore City Council stands in solidarity with members of the Jewish and Islamic communities in Baltimore and around the world in the aftermath of the horrific Hamas terrorist attack and Israeli counterattack that have resulted in the deaths of nearly 1,200 Israeli and 16,000 Palestinian people since October 7, 2023.
Our message to our Jewish and Islamic community members is unwavering: you are our community and we join you in your mourning and stand with you during this sorrowful time.
This type of violence is a consequence of dangerous rhetoric and policies perpetuated by reactionary ideologues. Whether it is by separating families through the Muslim Ban, taking children away from their families at America’s border, or by dehumanizing refugees in Europe, individuals who amplify these messages and implement these policies are only enabling hate and future attacks in hat...
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