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Detroit Muslim leader ejected from Kamala Harris rally, deepening rift between Democrats and Arab Americans

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Ahmed Ghanim , a Democrat , says he accepted an invitation to the event and was seated in the Royal Oak Music Theatre when a campaign organizer ordered him to leave.

He became popular among progressives and other factions after co-founding a group that formed after the inauguration of Donald Trump .

He says he and other Muslims feel alienated by the Democratic Party and that Harris 's campaign will be impacted by it.

Muslim community leader Dr. Ghanim was removed from a Michigan event.

The Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a leading Muslim advocacy group, spoke out.

The Harris campaign didn’t say why he was removed but said he’s welcome at future events.