Calls for Criminal Probe of ‘Muslim’ Voter Impersonation Stunt

 CAIR-Minnesota Calls for Criminal Probe of ‘Muslim’ Voter Impersonation Stunt

CAIR-MN Calls for Criminal Probe of ‘Muslim’ Voter Impersonation Stunt

The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for a criminal investigation into a political stunt in which activists reportedly dressed in “Muslim clothing,” used fake accents, and attempted to impersonate Minnesota voters at a primary-election polling place.   Members of a Florida-based activist group formerly known as Project Veritas and now calling itself the Citizen Justice League reportedly filmed themselves attempting to test Minnesota’s voter-vouching system. The video reportedly shows an individual falsely identifying himself to election officials as William Pomeranz, a real Minnesota voter. The activists ultimately did not cast illegal ballots, and poll workers reported the incident.   SEE: Activists who filmed themselves posing as Minnesota voters during primary elections may be in legal trouble - CBS   Minnesota officials say impersonating a Minnesota voter at a polling place is a felony carrying a potential maximum sentence of seven years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.   In a statement, CAIR-Minnesota Executive Director Jaylani Hussein said:   “Using fake Muslim identities, accents and religious stereotypes as part of a political stunt is not a harmless prank or political stunt. When individuals allegedly impersonate real voters and potentially violate Minnesota election law while portraying Muslims as deceptive or fraudulent, the public deserves accountability and a serious investigation.   “If someone believes Minnesota’s voting laws are vulnerable, there are lawful ways to raise those concerns. Falsely impersonating a real voter, and using anti-Muslim stereotypes to do it, is not an acceptable substitute for legitimate civic oversight.”   “We call for a prompt criminal investigation into the conduct depicted in the videos and appropriate prosecution if investigators determine that Minnesota law was violated.   He noted that last month, CAIR announced the launch of Muslims.Vote, a national voter engagement platform designed to equip American Muslims with the tools, information, and resources to empower voters to defend their rights, advocate for justice, and shape the future of our nation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.   Last week, CAIR released its “Top 12 Questions to Ask Candidates Running for the 2026 Midterm Election,” a nonpartisan resource designed to empower American Muslim voters to directly engage candidates running for office and learn where they stand on issues impacting their families and communities.