House Dems Slam Bloomberg Over NYPD Muslim Spying

Last updated on: April 2, 2012 at 5:42 pm by

House Dems Slam Bloomberg Over NYPD Muslim Spying 2012-04-02T17:42:37-07:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are criticizing New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg for what they called his “underhanded and unprofessional” response to criticism of the New York Police Department’s spying programs.

The Associated Press has reported that the NYPD spied on Muslims neighborhoods, using informants and undercover officers in mosques and businesses in New York and New Jersey. Police documented details of sermons, even when they were innocuous, and infiltrated Muslim college groups. NYPD officers catalogued where Muslims ate and prayed and targeted Mosques using techniques typically reserved for criminal investigations.

In a March 22 letter to Bloomberg, the lawmakers called for an end to what they said was the NYPD’s out-of-state spying. Lawmakers say they’re troubled by the tactics.

Bloomberg says the NYPD’s actions are legal.

Previous Post

April 2, 2012

Austrian Cardinal OKs Gay Man For Parish Council

Next Post

April 2, 2012 Romney Faces Question About Mormon Faith

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category

Select a Month April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

What did Israel ask Samuel for despite his warnings?

Select your answer to see how you score.

A prophet A new Tabernacle A king A palace