Stop Islamization of America controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2015
Garland Muhammad-cartoon event shooting
Two Islamic State-inspired attackers opened fire outside an SIOA-hosted cartoon exhibition in Garland, Texas. Both were killed by police and a security guard was wounded.
2011
Designation as an anti-Muslim hate group
The Southern Poverty Law Center designated SIOA an anti-Muslim hate group, while the organization rejected the designation and disputed the SPLC’s authority.
2011
Connection of leaders’ writings to Breivik manifesto
Media and extremism researchers noted that Anders Behring Breivik cited Robert Spencer’s work and Pamela Geller’s blog in his manifesto. SIOA and allied organizations condemned his attack.