The (Hamas-linked) Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) cites alleged “racist” (What “race” is Islam?) statements posted to the Facebook page of Hal Pierce, chairman of the Combat Sports Authority of Maine.

A spokesman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said the group received screenshots of racist messages and memes allegedly posted on Pierce’s Facebook page. He declined to say more about the person or people who shared those screenshots.

“While Mr. Pierce has the right to his views, however bigoted, it is absolutely necessary that any athletic official remain unbiased regarding athletes of different cultures and faiths,” said the council’s national communications director, Ibrahim Hooper. “Mr. Pierce’s so-called “Islamophobic” views render him incapable of carrying out his duties without bias or favor.”