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Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primary

As the GOP and its factions debate what constitutes American identity, opposition to Islam has become a key campaign pillar for some Texas Republicans in statewide races and beyond.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton: Comptroller can exclude schools from voucher program under anti-terror laws

A CAIR official blasted the Texas AG’s opinion, saying the law does not permit the comptroller to scrutinize Muslim schools because of their religious identity.

The Texas Tribune

North Texas school district cancels Islamic Games for alleged ties to group governor calls terroristic

The games' organizers said it was not associated with the group Gov. Greg Abbott has targeted.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas comptroller questions whether some Islamic schools can be excluded from voucher program

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock suggested schools that hosted events for the Council on American-Islamic Relations or are linked to China could be disqualified from the new program.

The Texas Tribune

Democrats condemn Republicans calling for Muslim ban on the heels of Australia shooting

Randy Fine and Tommy Tuberville, US legislators, face backlash for Islamophobic calls to deport Muslims

The Guardian - US

Muslim rights group sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over 'foreign terrorist' label

A leading Muslim civil rights group in the U_S_ has sued Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis over his order labeling it a “foreign terrorist organization.”

The Independent UK

With Islamophobia on the Rise, Houston Becomes Home to First Ismaili Center in the Country

Despite growing anti-Muslim sentiments and discrimination, American Muslims continue to engage civically and thrive as a community.

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Muslim Group Threatens With Lawsuit After Florida Gov. DeSantis Designates It as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

DeSantis said CAIR "was founded by persons connected to the Muslim Brotherhood," which his order links to Hamas. He added that individuals "associated with CAIR have been convicted of providing, and conspiring to provide, material support to designated terrorist organizations."

Latin Times

Florida's CAIR vows lawsuit against DeSantis over 'foreign terrorist' label

Gov_ Ron DeSantis has labeled the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a "foreign terrorist organization."

The Independent UK

Florida declares US Muslim civil rights group a foreign terrorist organization

Ron DeSantis’s legally dubious order designating Cair – and Muslim Brotherhood – follows similar move by Texas

The Guardian - US

DeSantis labels Muslim advocacy group CAIR a foreign terrorist group in Florida

CAIR said it'll sue DeSantis for "smearing" it in his order labeling the group and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations.

Axios

Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a “foreign terrorist organization,” following a similar step by Texas last month

The Independent UK

Texas Governor Strips 2 Muslim Groups of the Right To Buy Land in the State by Calling Them Terrorists

You don't have to like the Muslim Brotherhood or the Council on American-Islamic Relations to think the government should be required to prove accusations before punishing people.

Reason

Greg Abbott’s Cair ‘terror’ label stokes legal fight in Texas’s long struggle with Islamophobia

The civil liberties group argues the Texas governor’s proclamation exceeds his authority and deepens fears

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The Independent UK

Muslim civil rights group sues Texas for labeling it a terrorist organization

A Muslim civil rights group has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott

The Independent UK

Texas governor declares one of America’s largest Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization

CAIR accused Greg Abbott of stoking ‘anti-Muslim hysteria’

The Guardian - US

Texas governor Abbott designates Cair and Muslim Brotherhood terrorist groups

Greg Abbott’s move heightens the clash with Muslim groups and usurps federal authority

The Texas Tribune

Islamic group sues after Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to investigate them

The CAIR Legal Defense Fund and another group claim the governor's proclamation identifying them as terrorists “is defamatory and finds no basis in law or fact."

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The Independent UK

British Muslim commentator Sami Hamdi agrees to leave US after immigration detention

British political commentator Sami Hamdi plans to leave the U.S. after spending over two weeks in immigration detention

The Guardian - US

UK commentator detained by ICE after Israel criticism to be released, family says

Sami Hamdi’s visa was revoked in what appeared to be retaliation for criticism of Israel while touring the US

The Independent UK

British political commentator Sami Hamdi detained by federal authorities at California airport

Officials say British political commentator Sami Hamdi has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at San Francisco International Airport

Evening Standard

UK ‘in touch’ with US authorities after British commentator detained by ICE

Sami Hamdi was detained while on a US speaking tour and has had his visa revoked, Homeland Security said.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: administration accused of attack on free speech after British journalist detained

Homeland security said Hamdi’s visa had been revoked amid claims the move was apparent retaliation for his criticism of Israel. Key US politics stories from Sunday 26 October at a glance

International Business Times UK

Sami Hamdi Held at San Francisco Airport: Was His Criticism of Israel the Real Reason?

British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE at San Francisco International Airport. Civil rights groups say his vocal criticism of Israel may have triggered the visa revocation.

The Guardian - US

ICE detains British journalist after criticism of Israel on US tour

Trump ally Laura Loomer took credit for Sami Hamdi’s detainment in move denounced as ‘affront to free speech’

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