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Funding cuts spark lawsuit, unified response from U.S. universities

Funding cuts spark lawsuit, unified response from U.S. universities

More than 100 presidents of U.S. colleges and universities have issued a joint statement denouncing what they describe as the Trump administration’s “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” in higher education. The statement, coordinated by the American Association of Colleges…
US: 500,000 bees killed in suspected vandalism at Virginia farm

US: 500,000 bees killed in suspected vandalism at Virginia farm

Authorities are investigating a case of suspected vandalism after approximately 500,000 honey bees were found dead at a Virginia bee farm, the Independent reported. The incident, which occurred on April 13 at Rock Hill Honey Bee Farms, caused an estimated…
US: Northwestern University students, staff protest Trump administration’s crackdown on schools

US: Northwestern University students, staff protest Trump administration’s crackdown on schools

Students and faculty at Northwestern University in Illinois protested against the Trump administration’s recent education policies, particularly the freezing of $790 million in federal funding for “human rights investigations,” Anadolu Agency reported. The demonstration on Thursday called on the university…
Eco-Islam: Wisconsin Green Muslims Champion Faith-Based Environmental Sustainability

Eco-Islam: Wisconsin Green Muslims Champion Faith-Based Environmental Sustainability

Huda Alkaff, ecologist and founder of Wisconsin Green Muslims, has been a pioneering force in combining Islamic teachings with environmental activism for over 20 years, Wisconsin Muslim Journal reported in a recent article. Her organization advocates for water equity, climate…
Congress Members urge State Department to restart Refugee Resettlement Program

Congress Members urge State Department to restart Refugee Resettlement Program

Over 40 U.S. Congress members have called on the State Department to immediately restart the suspended refugee resettlement program, citing urgent humanitarian concerns, Khaama Press reported. Congresswoman Yasmeen Ansari highlighted that the program was suspended and defunded during Donald Trump’s…
Texas Governor Opposes Muslim Community Development, Citing Shariah Concerns

Texas Governor Opposes Muslim Community Development, Citing Shariah Concerns

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing criticism for opposing a proposed 400-acre residential development anchored by a mosque in Josephine, Texas, New York Times reported. The East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) plans to build around 1,000 homes, but Abbott claims…
US issues 0ne-Week Deadline for thousands of Afghan Refugees to leave

US issues 0ne-Week Deadline for thousands of Afghan Refugees to leave

The U.S. has issued a seven-day ultimatum for thousands of Afghan refugees, particularly those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), to leave the country, raising serious safety concerns, Khaama Press reported. This warning, announced by Shawn VanDiver, President of AfghanEvac, affects…
U.S. House Committee Advances Uyghur Policy Act

U.S. House Committee Advances Uyghur Policy Act

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee has approved the bipartisan Uyghur Policy Act, aimed at addressing human rights abuses faced by Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in China, RFA reported. The legislation urges the State Department to respond to abuses…
Trump Administration Classifies Thousands of Living Immigrants as Deceased, Prompting Them to Leave

Trump Administration Classifies Thousands of Living Immigrants as Deceased, Prompting Them to Leave

The Trump administration has classified over 6,000 living immigrants as dead, canceling their social security numbers and effectively removing their ability to work or access benefits, The Guardian reported. This controversial move aims to pressure these individuals to leave the…
Washington Recognizes Two Islamic Holidays as State Holidays, First in US

Washington Recognizes Two Islamic Holidays as State Holidays, First in US

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5106 on April 6, 2025, making Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state-recognized unpaid holidays, Washington State Standard, reported. The bill, celebrated at the Islamic Center of Tacoma, marks Washington as the first state…
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