Local civil rights groups issued statements this week condemning Monday’s Boston terror attack that left three dead and more than 180 injured after multiple explosions went off at the Boston Marathon. 

There are currently no suspects in police custody for the attack that is being investigated by the federal government. The Boston Marathon is an annual historic event with more than 28,000 people participating from all around the world. About 560 people from Michigan reportedly participated in the race. 

“ADC-Michigan extends its sincere condolences to the victims’ families for the loss of their loved ones. ADC and the Arab and Muslim American community at large join in praying for the well being of our fellow citizens who endured such an unspeakable crime.  This attack is absolutely deplorable. 

“ADC is consistent in condemning any attacks aimed at innocents.   Such violence is morally reprehensible and is inconsistent with any religion, race, ethnicity, or national origin.  ADC urges the FBI and law enforcement agencies to make every effort to see that justice is served.” 

A representative of the Council on American Islamic Relations of Michigan urged people  not to jump to conclusions over who was responsible for the bombing at the Boston Marathon. The group says based on the history of backlash on American Muslims after terror events, Islamic centers, schools and people should be on gaurd for suspecious behavior around their premises. CAIR sent prayers and condolences to the families who have suffered as a result of the bombings. 

“The Lebanese American Heritage Club expresses its sincerest condolences to the victims’ families and our prayers for a speedy recovery for those injured.

“This is a heinous crime that we strongly condemn and we call on all of us as Americans united, to work together to bring those responsible to justice.

This was supposed to be a day of individual accomplishments and gain but sadly, turned into sorrow and grief.  Lives were lost and many were injured on what should have been a celebrated day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the injured, those that have lost love ones and to the entire Boston area.

We hope all parties involved will be captured and punished to the full extent of the law.  We should all put our faith in our government and stand together to join forces as one and send a message to those responsible.  The Arab American Civil Rights League stands in unity with other civil and religious organizations in calling on the nation to stay united in the face of terror and hate. Americans will not be stopped by these cowardly attacks.