FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2017
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Faith Coalition Opposes Trump's Statement that NYC Attack Suspect
May be Sent to Guantanamo Bay Prison

Washington, DC – In response to President Trump's statement that he may send Sayfullo Saipov, the man suspected of killing 8 people on a bike path in New York City, to Guantanamo, Rev. Ron

Stief, Executive Director at the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, released the following statement:

"In this day of mourning, we must unify as a people, holding fast to our shared values and demanding justice – not revenge – for the attack in New York City. Indefinite detention without trial in Guantanamo is un-American, illegal, immoral, and is no way to bring justice for the victims of this attack. The suspect should be tried in accordance with U.S. law, not sent to Guantanamo where he may never face the legal consequences of his actions.

Every American should resist the calls of those who are using this tragic event to divide us by blaming immigrants, Muslims, or refugees for this attack. Now is not the time to look for scapegoats, rather it is a moment to stand together in unity against acts of senseless violence."

The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) is a membership organization committed to ending U.S.-sponsored torture, and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. Since its formation in January 2006, more than 300 religious organizations have joined NRCAT, including representatives from the Catholic, evangelical Christian, mainline Protestant, Unitarian Universalist, Quaker, Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Baha’i, Buddhist, and Sikh communities. Members include national denominations and faith groups, regional organizations and local congregations.
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