Linda Sarsour's activism began in response to which city's policy?
Los Angeles
New York
Chicago
Washington, D.C.
Answer
The policy of New York City that prompted Linda Sarsour's activism was the stop-and-frisk tactic employed by the New York Police Department (NYPD). Sarsour, a prominent Palestinian-American activist, became involved in community organizing and social justice advocacy in response to the disproportionate targeting and harassment of Muslim and Black individuals by the NYPD. She played a crucial role in mobilizing communities and raising awareness about the discriminatory practice.
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