Today, LDB condemned anti-Muslim hate as a reaction to reports of anti-Muslim rallies.In response to reports that extremist groups are designating October 10, 2015, as “World Anti-Mosque Day,” the Brandeis Center issued a call for tolerance, inclusion, and understanding. LDB, which was established to fight anti-Semitism on American college campus, has repeatedly denounced anti bigotry, hate, and violence directed against any group, including Muslim and Arab Americans. LDB President Kenneth L. Marcus commented, “It is deplorable to see acts of hate, intolerance and discrimination directed at Muslims or any other group.” While the Brandeis Center is primarily focused on combatting anti-Jewish incidents, the Center has also spoken out, publicly testified, and disseminated research regarding harassment of young Muslim students in particular, but also Muslim prisoners, and others who unjust treatment. Marcus explained, “We must work as a nation to combat all forms of bigotry. Any religiously motivated violence diminishes all of us.” It is estimated that there may be planned demonstrations outside at least 20 mosques nationwide. Police forces across the country are also on alert as the groups encouraged participants in states with open-carry laws to attend the rallies armed.