Dearborn Mayor Boosts Police Presence in Response to Islamophobic Op-Ed

Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud called for increased police patrols in response to an opinion article in the Wall Street Journal labeling the city as "America's Jihad Capital," leading to online hate targeting the community. Hammoud, the city's first Muslim and Arab American mayor, criticized the article as irresponsible journalism and warned residents to stay vigilant. Other state leaders voiced support for Hammoud, denouncing the article's divisive and dangerous language. The opinion piece, written by Steven Stalinsky, compared Dearborn's pro-Palestinian protests to celebrations of violence and raised concerns about terrorism support in the area. The increased police presence follows a protest of President Joe Biden's visit to the area.