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Anti-Muslim Incidents Surge in U.S. Amid Security Threats to Mosques —————————— Anti-Muslim incidents in the United States have sharply increased in recent months, with advocacy groups warning of a deteriorating climate for Muslim communities alongside growing security concerns at religious…

Muslims in US Concerned Recognition Does Not Guarantee Safety ———————————- A guest contributor article published on April 16 on Muslim Matters reflects on the gap between symbolic recognition of Muslims in the United States and ongoing concerns about discrimination and…

Pope Leo warns of waning democracy after Trump criticism ——————————– Pope Leo voiced concern over the risk of democracies sliding into “majoritarian tyranny” on Tuesday, in a letter issued by the Vatican two days after US President Donald Trump attacked…

Rising Iran War Rhetoric Linked to Increased Scrutiny, Hate Incidents Against Shiite Muslims in U.S. ———————————– Muslim advocacy groups warn that escalating rhetoric surrounding the conflict with Iran is contributing to increased law enforcement scrutiny and a surge in hate…

White House Says “Era of Amnesty” in Immigration Courts Is Over as Deportation Orders Rise ———————————————– The White House has declared that the “era of amnesty is over” in U.S. immigration courts, citing a sharp increase in deportation orders and…

World’s richest gain $265 billion in one day after market rally driven by easing US–Iran tensions ——————————– The world’s 500 richest people saw their combined wealth rise by $265 billion in a single day, marking the second-largest daily increase on…

Florida Law Expands “Terrorist” Designation Powers, Limits Foreign Law Use, Sparking Civil Rights Concerns —————————- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a controversial law on April 6, granting state authorities expanded powers to designate organizations as “terrorist” groups and imposing new…

FIFA Opens Disciplinary Case Over Anti-Muslim Chants at Spain Match —————————– FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Federation following anti-Muslim chants by fans during an international friendly between Spain and Egypt, Al Jazeera reported. The incident occurred…

Legal and Political Dispute Grows in Texas Over Islamic Schools’ Access to Voucher Program ————————————— A major legal and political dispute is unfolding in the U.S. state of Texas over the participation of Islamic private schools in a new multibillion-dollar…

President of Islamic Society of Milwaukee Detained by ICE Amid Immigration Dispute ———————————————— Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee and a pro-Palestinian activist, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, April…