Nasser Beydoun (Photo: Arab American Civil Rights League)

The recent FBI raids in Dearborn linked to a suspected terrorist plot on Ferndale and Cedar Point have been met with skepticism and concern in the Arab and Muslim community in Metro Detroit.

Nasser Beydoun, president of the Arab American Civil Rights League, which has an office in downtown Detroit, tells the Arab American News the government appeared to be “depicting the situation in the worst possible light.”

“Until the defendants are convicted, we presume them innocent,” he said. “Dearborn is a safe, welcoming and diverse community, but these sensational headlines have a direct and damaging impact on our city.”

Late last month, FBI agents raided homes in Dearborn and arrested young men, alleging they were plotting to attac

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