The Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University in New Jersey was broken into and trashed overnight, days after anti-Israel agitators interrupted a town hall and Jewish students had to be ushered out by police. A video posted online by the Council on American–Islamic Relations shows glass shattered on the floor as well as damage to televisions, printers and artwork with Quranic verses.
We will continue to work tirelessly, using every tool at our disposal to ensure that all New Jerseyans live without fear, knowing that our state's diversity is supported, protected and embraced,' he said. The incident came days after anti-Israel agitators interrupted a town hall at the university last week, prompting President Jonathan Holloway to end the session early. A student told Fox News Digital that Jewish students had to be ushered out of the event by police.
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