Islamic Center of San Diego Received $892K in Security Grants Amid Budget Cuts

The Islamic Center of San Diego received nearly $1 million in state security grants since 2021, but the program faces significant budget cuts. Security guard Amin Abdullah was killed while protecting the mosque.

- The Islamic Center and its school received $892,798 in grants from the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program. - Governor Newsom's proposed budget cuts the program by $36 million, though $40 million was restored in May.

- The grants fund physical security upgrades but not personnel like security guards. - Religious leaders are pushing for federal funding to cover security personnel as well.

The shooting highlights ongoing security concerns for houses of worship and the need for sustained funding.