Mark Levine on Anti-Muslim Bigotry and Islamophobia

A sourced history of statements and actions associated with this topic.

Disputes involving alleged hostility, prejudice, exclusion, discrimination, or violence directed at Muslims or attributed to Muslim identity.

Scope: Inclusion does not determine that a disputed statement is anti-Muslim.

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Defended or excused

1 distinct published event overall. Dates: September 7, 2026

1 event on this page. Dates: September 7, 2026

September 7, 2026Defended or excused

Addressed record

Should Zohran Mamdani attend New York City’s 9/11 memorial?

““won’t listen to him””

Speaker capacity: Manhattan borough president
Editorial rationale: He opposed the demand and supported Mamdani proceeding with attendance.

N.Y. officials rebuke Giuliani after he says Mamdani shouldn’t attend 9/11 memorial (opens in a new tab)

Statements by Mamdani, Hochul, James, and Schumer

NY1 links Giuliani’s original Newsmax appearance and reports Mamdani’s response and direct statements supporting attendance from state and city leaders.

View context Should Zohran Mamdani attend New York City’s 9/11 memorial?