Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed was involved in a 2007 protest at the University of Michigan targeting individuals described as "ex-terrorists" who were scheduled to speak about their conversion to Christianity. The report of the demonstration has resurfaced.
According to a report from the time, El-Sayed, then a student, joined other protesters in opposing the planned speaking engagement. The event, organized by the Muslim Student Association, featured individuals who had previously been involved in terrorism and intended to share their experiences of adopting Christianity.
The protest aimed to prevent the speakers from sharing their stories on campus, with concerns raised by some students and community members about the appropriateness of the venue and the message. El-Sayed's participation in this protest has drawn attention as his political career has advanced.