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Trump Administration Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Children, Sparking Outcry
February 20, 2025
Trump Administration Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Children, Sparking Outcry
The Trump administration has ordered legal service providers assisting unaccompanied migrant children to cease operations, a decision that has drawn widespread condemnation from advocacy groups, Anadolu Agency reported. A memo obtained by CNN revealed that the Interior Department issued the…
Muslim Inmates Sue RIDOC Over Religious Discrimination
February 15, 2025
Muslim Inmates Sue RIDOC Over Religious Discrimination
Four Muslim men incarcerated at Rhode Island’s high-security prison in Cranston have filed a federal lawsuit against the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC), alleging that prison policies hinder their ability to practice their faith, The Public’s Radio reported. The…
Mass Firings Begin in U.S. Federal Agencies Amid Trump, Musk Overhaul
February 14, 2025
Mass Firings Begin in U.S. Federal Agencies Amid Trump, Musk Overhaul
In a significant shake-up of the federal workforce, mass firings have commenced under President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s leadership, Arab News reported. Recent reports indicate that numerous probationary employees across various agencies, including the Department of Education and the…
California Teen Sentenced for Nationwide Swatting Scheme, Threat to Mosque
February 13, 2025
California Teen Sentenced for Nationwide Swatting Scheme, Threat to Mosque
Alan Winston Filion, an 18-year-old from Lancaster, California, was sentenced to four years in prison for making over 375 swatting calls across the U.S., including a mass shooting threat at Masjid Al Hayy Mosque in Sanford, Florida, MSN reported. Filion…
Washington State Moves to Recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as State Holidays
February 6, 2025
Washington State Moves to Recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as State Holidays
Washington’s House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee advanced legislation on Wednesday to designate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official state holidays, Kima TV reported. House Bill 1434 seeks to acknowledge the cultural and religious significance of the two…
US Military Aircraft Returns Over 200 Deported Indians
February 4, 2025
US Military Aircraft Returns Over 200 Deported Indians
A US military aircraft is set to return more than 200 Indian nationals who have been deported from the United States, TRTWorld reported citing NDTV. The C-17 military flight is reportedly verifying the identity of each deported individual, indicating India’s…
Democrats Urge Resumption of Afghan Refugee Resettlement Program
February 1, 2025
Democrats Urge Resumption of Afghan Refugee Resettlement Program
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…
Owners of Masjid Al-Baqi Mosque Sue Town of Oyster Bay Over Expansion Restrictions
January 29, 2025
Owners of Masjid Al-Baqi Mosque Sue Town of Oyster Bay Over Expansion Restrictions
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…
American Muslims in 2025: Demographics, Challenges, and Advocacy
January 29, 2025
American Muslims in 2025: Demographics, Challenges, and Advocacy
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…
CAIR Urges Enhanced Security for Mosques After Nashville Plot
January 29, 2025
CAIR Urges Enhanced Security for Mosques After Nashville Plot
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.…