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A coalition of prominent Democratic figures in Congress has called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reinstate the Afghan refugee resettlement program and continue essential services for Afghan refugees already residing in the U.S., Khaama Press reported. This request…

The owners of Masjid Al-Baqi mosque in Bethpage filed a federal lawsuit against the Town of Oyster Bay, alleging unreasonable restrictions on their expansion efforts, Newsday reported yesterday. Muslims On Long Island Inc. has sought to replace two one-story buildings…

A recent profile highlights the diverse demographics and ongoing challenges faced by American Muslims in 2025, emphasizing their advocacy efforts. According to the 2020 United States Religion Census, there are approximately 4.5 million Muslims in the U.S., although some surveys…

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has urged mosques and Islamic institutions across the U.S. to review their security measures following the arrest of 18-year-old Gunner Joseph Fisher in Tennessee, who allegedly plotted a mass shooting at a Nashville mosque.…

IEC Husaini, the Sunday School based in Chicago, organized the third annual Lady Zainab Azadari Art Exhibition to honour the memory, message and sacrifice of Imam al-Hussein, peace be upon him, and his pure family and companions, notably Sayyida Zainab…

Migrants from various countries, including Haiti and Venezuela, are facing uncertainty after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency announced the cancellation of appointments to enter the United States via the CBP One app, VOA reported. The announcement came…

In a significant move, New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the appointment of Mohammad Awais as the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) first-ever Director of Muslim Affairs, AMNY Newsletter reported. Officially starting on December 6, 2024, Awais…

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking his return to the White House. The ceremony took place indoors at the US Capitol Rotunda due to inclement weather, with Trump accompanied by JD…

A significant winter storm is affecting over 70 million people across the United States, bringing heavy snow and dangerously cold temperatures, Arab News reported. Winter storm warnings are in place from the Northern Plains to the East Coast, with forecasts…

U.S. President Joe Biden recently proclaimed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as “the law of the land,” asserting that it has cleared all necessary hurdles for inclusion in the U.S. Constitution, Reuters reported. This statement comes as Biden prepares to…