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Indian American Lawmakers denounce attack on Michigan synagogue
The lawmakers highlighted the constitutional protection for religious freedom and the need for rejecting antisemitism.
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Jeffin T. Kaleekal - Fri, 13, Mar 2026
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Smoke rises from the building after the Michigan State Police reported an active shooting incident at the Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S., March 12, 2026 in a still image from video. / ABC Affiliate WXYZ via REUTERS
Indian American lawmakers have expressed shock and anguish over the March 12 attack on a Detroit-area synagogue, highlighting that antisemitism has no place in America.
At a time of rising religious hate amid strenuous geo-political conditions, an individual allegedly crashed his truck into the hallway of a Detroit-area synagogue where children were attending preschool. The suspect was fatally shot in a confrontation with security personnel, reported the authorities.
Congressman Ro Khanna described the attack as "heartbreaking" and emphasized that "the Jewish American community should be able to live and worship in peace."
He added, "Antisemitism and violence have no place in America." Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi also condemned the incident in similar terms.
Violence, hatred, and antisemitism have no place in our communities.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) March 12, 2026
My heart is with the Jewish community in Michigan affected by this violence. Our places of worship should be safe spaces, and I pray for everyone's safety.https://t.co/OyPn5gsImu
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Rep. Jayapal added, "My heart is with the Jewish community in Michigan affected by this violence. Our places of worship should be safe spaces, and I pray for everyone's safety."
Rep. Krishnamoorthi hailed the first responders for there quick response and noted, "The attack on Temple Israel is a disturbing reminder that we must confront antisemitism and reject all forms of hate wherever they appear."
Violence and antisemitism have no place in America. The attack on Temple Israel is a disturbing reminder that we must confront antisemitism and reject all forms of hate wherever they appear. I’m grateful to the first responders who acted swiftly to protect the congregation.…
— Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (@CongressmanRaja) March 12, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar also thanked the law enforcement agencies and expressed his condemnation against the "act of hate against Jewish Michiganders."
He added, "Freedom of religion is one of the fundamental values our nation was built on, protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution...My thoughts are with the congregation and everyone affected by this attack."
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