CAIR said in emails he sent to the group and Walid, Naiman repeatedly called for the “extermination” of all Muslims. In at least one email, he expressed “hateful and threatening rhetoric” directly to Walid, according to the organization. They also said Naiman is a St. Clair Shores resident.

“Ethnic intimidation is a threat not just to individuals, but to the very fabric of our diverse and inclusive community,” Walid said in a statement. “We appreciate the swift action by law enforcement to hold accountable those who allegedly seek to spread hate and fear.

“Despite being the target of threats and harassment, CAIR-MI remains committed to our mission and encourages anyone experiencing or witnessing hate-based incidents to report them immediately to law enforcement and our office.”

It’s the second time in the last two years someone has threatened the group. In November, a Florida man who called the group’s office six times and left three threatening voicemails pleaded guilty to federal charges.

The case also is the latest incident of ethnic intimidation in the Metro Detroit area in recent months.

In December, a Warren man pleaded guilty to charges in connection with spray-painting racist graffiti on a predominantly Black church in Roseville.

The previous month, a Waterford Township man was charged for allegedly making a terrorism threat at a Pontiac gas station.