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US: Democratic Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Prevent Future Muslim Bans Amid Trump’s Potential Return
August 8, 2024
US: Democratic Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Prevent Future Muslim Bans Amid Trump’s Potential Return
As the 2024 presidential election approaches and Donald Trump seeks a second term, Democratic lawmakers are taking proactive measures to safeguard against discriminatory immigration policies by reintroducing a significant piece of legislation aimed at preventing future Muslim bans. In light…
USA: 15,000 Attend Naperville Halal Festival Celebrating Cultural Diversity
August 7, 2024
USA: 15,000 Attend Naperville Halal Festival Celebrating Cultural Diversity
Approximately 15,000 people gathered at Frontier Park in Naperville, Illinois, for a halal food festival on August 3, organized by the Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce, Iqna news agency reported. According to the source, the event showcased diverse culinary traditions,…
US: Largest wildfire swells to cover area bigger than Los Angeles
August 1, 2024
US: Largest wildfire swells to cover area bigger than Los Angeles
Wildfires in California have grown to alarming proportions, with the Park fire becoming the largest this year, scorching over 386,000 acres and threatening thousands of structures, the Guardian reported yesterday. Firefighters are battling the blaze, now 14% contained, amid challenging…
Anti-Muslim incidents in US rise about 70% in first half of 2024 amid Gaza war
July 30, 2024
Anti-Muslim incidents in US rise about 70% in first half of 2024 amid Gaza war
Discrimination and attacks against Muslims and Palestinians in the United States surged by approximately 70 percent in the first half of 2024, Arab News reported today citing a report from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). This rise in Islamophobia…
Islamic Center of Detroit Expands Mental Health Services for Community
July 27, 2024
Islamic Center of Detroit Expands Mental Health Services for Community
In 2023, the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) in Dearborn launched My Mental Wellness, a nonprofit clinic aimed at addressing mental health needs in the Arab and Muslim American communities, according to an article published by Planet Detroit yesterday. The…
100 Muslim Parents Oppose Gender Ideology at Virginia School Board Meeting
July 20, 2024
100 Muslim Parents Oppose Gender Ideology at Virginia School Board Meeting
A recent school board decision regarding the Family Life Education Curriculum (FLE) has ignited debate within the community, The Daily Signal reported yesterday. Parents, particularly those from Muslim backgrounds, have expressed concerns about the curriculum’s content, specifically lessons on gender…
US Ramps Up Uyghur Forced Labor Enforcement, EU Faces Critical Decision
July 11, 2024
US Ramps Up Uyghur Forced Labor Enforcement, EU Faces Critical Decision
The fight against forced labor in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is gaining momentum as the US strengthens enforcement and the EU grapples with an upcoming regulation. The US government has prioritized the aluminum sector for stricter enforcement under the…
Scorching Heatwave Grips US, Breaks Records Across the Country
July 8, 2024
Scorching Heatwave Grips US, Breaks Records Across the Country
Over 130 million people in the US are under threat from a prolonged heatwave that has already set new temperature records, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Forecasters warn of dangerously high temperatures from the East Coast to the West Coast, with…
New Mexico Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Spread Rapidly
June 20, 2024
New Mexico Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Spread Rapidly
The state of New Mexico declared a state of emergency on Wednesday due to the rapid spread of devastating wildfires, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Approximately 5,000 residents in and around the village of Ruidoso were forced to evacuate as two…
U.S. Expands Uyghur Forced Labor Sanctions to More Chinese Companies
June 12, 2024
U.S. Expands Uyghur Forced Labor Sanctions to More Chinese Companies
In an escalation of efforts to combat alleged forced labor practices in China’s Xinjiang region, the U.S. government has added three more companies to a list that restricts the import of their products into the country, Reuters reported yesterday. The…