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LOS ANGELES (RNS) Muslim leaders have worked with the Los Angeles Police Department to modify its new surveillance program on suspicious activities, following recent disclosure that the New York Police Department had been spying on local Muslims. By David Finnigan.
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Race & Ethnicity
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lapd, los angeles, muslim public affairs council, muslims, nypd, salam al-marayati, surveillance, suspicious activities reporting
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