Dearborn, Michigan Boosts Security Amid Backlash Over Controversial Op-Ed

Dearborn, Michigan, is increasing police presence after an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal labeled the city as "America's jihad capital," leading to a surge in Islamophobic online attacks. The mayor announced heightened security at places of worship and infrastructure points due to the alarming increase in bigotry. The author of the opinion piece, Steven Stalinsky, stated that his intention was to draw attention to protests in Michigan expressing support for Hamas. President Biden condemned hate and warned against blaming a group based on the actions of a few, emphasizing the need to combat Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate.