DEARBORN – State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) said today that justice and civility will prevail over all efforts to divide Dearborn residents and target our diverse community members.

“Here in Dearborn we have a strong Muslim community that has contributed greatly to the success and well-being of our hometown,” Darany said. “We will not accept intolerance and attacks on our civil rights no matter what the source.  When outsiders try to bring fear and division to our community as they are doing now, I am confident Dearborn will come together to rise above ignorance and malice. I join my fellow Dearborn residents in rejecting the portrayal of our neighbors as our enemies, and I encourage others to join us as we stand together to fight intolerance.”

 Darany praised community efforts to show unity against plans by a controversial Florida pastor to come to Dearborn on Friday and demonstrate outside a mosque.

Darany also spoke at a massive rally Monday protesting reports of abuse and violations of civil rights by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents in the Detroit area and calling for reforms.