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#MuslimNeighborhood hashtag shows solidarity against Trump, Cruz police patrols

If you want to see what a "Muslim neighborhood" looks like, just refer to Twitter.

Neha Prakash

on March 23, 2016

#MuslimNeighborhood hashtag shows solidarity against Trump, Cruz police patrols

CORAL GABLES, FL - MARCH 10: Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), listen to the national anthem before the start of the CNN, Salem Media Group, The Washington Times Republican Presidential Primary Debate on the campus of the University of Miami on March 10, 2016 in Coral Gables, Florida. The candidates continue to campaign before the March 15th Florida primary. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

If you want to see what a "Muslim neighborhood" looks like, just refer to Twitter.

Following the ISIS-led terrorist attacks on Brussels Tuesday morning, Ted Cruz and Donald Trump made divisive comments calling for police patrols of Muslim neighborhoods.

"We need to empower law enforcement to patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods before they become radicalized," Cruz said in a statement. Trump made similar sentiments (he has previously rallied for banning Muslims in the U.S.).

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Ignited by these proposals, Twitter users lashed out against the GOP presidential candidates. First, messages reminded the men (and their supporters) that not all Muslims are terrorists. Then, many users circulated the hashtag #MuslimNeighboorhood, hoping to showcase solidarity in those neighborhoods peaceful and patriotic American ways.

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Hey @tedcruz, when you're patrolling my #MuslimNeighborhood, stop by for some good food! pic.twitter.com/X42mHNCJ3r
— Sam Fathallah (@SamFathallah) March 23, 2016

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Neha Prakash

Neha Prakash was Mashable's Senior Watercooler Reporter, covering viral content, Internet culture and all things Kardashians.Before being a reporter, Neha was a Mashable intern covering news and politics. Neha previously interned at AOL/Huffington Post managing content and social media for its health and fitness sites.She earned her Masters degree from Columbia Journalism School in May 2012, and graduated with a B.A. from Penn State University in 2010.