Muslims push back as Texas Republicans sharpen attacks on sharia law Islamic scholars and Muslim Texans say fear and political opportunism distort the meaning of sharia. The Texas Tribune · Aug 31
‘If I could wave a magic wand’: Laura Loomer wants Muslims rounded up and deported. Then Mehdi Hasan turns her exact words back on her Using one form of hatred to justify another. We Got This Covered · Aug 23
A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears. Muslim delegates and attendees hoping to participate in the state Republican convention were shunned and rejected by members as they espoused themes of party unity ahead of the November election. The Texas Tribune · Jun 15
Texas Senate runoff sees surge of anti-Muslim rhetoric in campaign ads Runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton features ads and legal disputes targeting Texas Muslims The Guardian - US · May 26
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 · Jan 26
GOP Lawmakers Call for 'Mass Expulsion' of Muslims After Sydney Attack, Drawing Democratic Backlash In a post on social media, GOP Rep. Randy Fine called for the U.S. government to impose a travel ban on Muslims, suggesting that diversity around the world has "become suicidal." Latin Times · Dec 17, 2025
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 · Dec 10, 2025
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 · Dec 9, 2025
Wife of Pro-Palestinian Commentator Detained by ICE Claims Political Motives Behind Arrest: 'He Has Been Abducted by the U.S. Government' "This doesn't just concern Sami," said Sami Hamdi's wife. "It concerns everybody who values freedom of speech, everybody who values freedom of political expression" Latin Times · Oct 30, 2025
Tributes, condemnation pour in over slain Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza Israel’s killing of Al Jazeera staff in Gaza prompts global outrage and calls for accountability. Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2025
Attack on Muslim woman outside Ohio apartment building should be probed as hate crime, says pressure group Somali woman was attacked by four suspects outside apartment building in Columbus, Ohio, says Council on American-Islamic Relations The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
Bill Targeting Nonprofits Likely to Be Revived by New Congress Opponents say H.R. 9495 is part of a broader GOP effort to kneecap progressive organizations. Capital & Main · Jan 15, 2025
Here’s how college campuses are prepping for October 7 after Israel-Palestine turmoil interrupted last year As universities look to beef up security and warn of risks ahead of anniversary of Israel-Hamas war, some students say new protest restrictions are shutting them off campus entirely—and silencing their free speech. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Drowning Child In Pool Woman in Texas charged with attempted murder after trying to drown a child at a pool, making racial remarks towards a Muslim and Palestinian family. Top News · Jun 23, 2024
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2024 Texas woman accused of trying to drown child in racist attack after row with Palestinian mother Three-year-old now afraid to go out after alleged drowning attempt
Reason · May 16, 2024 Congressional Republicans Launch 'Fishing Expedition' Against Progressive, Jewish, and Palestinian Nonprofits The House Oversight and Education committees are investigating the sources of “malign influence” behind campus protests. They’re using tactics Republicans used to hate.
Top News · Apr 25, 2024 CAIR Georgia Condemns Police Actions At Emory University Protest CAIR Georgia condemns police actions at Emory University protest, calling for respect for civil liberties.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023 Anti-Muslim hate worse now than post-9/11, city’s Muslim advocates say “This is causing shockwaves in our community. There is palpable fear,” said Ahmed Rehab, executive director of the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Viral hate and misinformation amid Israel-Hamas crisis renew fears of real-world violence A six-year-old boy was fatally stabbed by a landlord fearing a ‘day of jihad.’ Watchdogs and civil rights groups are warning platforms and politicians against Islamophobic and racist rhetoric
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Biden condemns Chicago hate crime attack on Palestinian mother and child: ‘Shocked and sickened’ Six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume was stabbed 26 times ‘for being Muslim’
The Guardian - US · May 2, 2023 Muslim mayor turned away from White House Eid event: ‘There is a secret list’ Mohamed Khairullah, mayor of a New Jersey town, says he’s on list ‘that has targeted me because of my identity’