Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization
Read full article: Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organizationFlorida 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.
CAIR-MI links Warren mosque vandalism to pattern of hate crime attacks across US
Read full article: CAIR-MI links Warren mosque vandalism to pattern of hate crime attacks across USThe Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), part of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction related to recent vandalism at a mosque.
Warren mosque vandalized, prompts calls for hate crime investigation
Read full article: Warren mosque vandalized, prompts calls for hate crime investigationThe Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in connection with a recent vandalism at a mosque in Warren.
Muslim leaders increase security after vandalism reports at Texas and California mosques
Read full article: Muslim leaders increase security after vandalism reports at Texas and California mosquesAfter vandalism reports involving graffiti at a few mosques in Texas and California, Muslim leaders there have stepped up existing efforts to keep their sacred spaces and community members safe.
Viral video of police raids on University of Michigan student activists sparks outrage
Read full article: Viral video of police raids on University of Michigan student activists sparks outrageA viral video circulating on social media shows law enforcement raiding the homes of University of Michigan student activists.
Wayne State University faces accusations of civil rights violations
Read full article: Wayne State University faces accusations of civil rights violationsWayne State University is facing accusations of civil rights violations after the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Michigan) filed a complaint.
CAIR Michigan threats lead to 18-month prison sentence for 73-year-old man
Read full article: CAIR Michigan threats lead to 18-month prison sentence for 73-year-old manMichael Shapiro, 73, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for issuing death threats to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Michigan Chapter.
CAIR-MI accuses University of Michigan of discriminating against Muslims, calls for change
Read full article: CAIR-MI accuses University of Michigan of discriminating against Muslims, calls for changeThe Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reported a record number of civil rights complaints filed in the community last year.
Florida man pleads guilty after threatening to kill Muslims in Metro Detroit, officials say
Read full article: Florida man pleads guilty after threatening to kill Muslims in Metro Detroit, officials sayA Florida man has pleaded guilty after threatening to kill members of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Michigan Chapter, officials said.
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CAIR-MI: Ferndale police forced Muslim woman to remove hijab for booking photo
Read full article: CAIR-MI: Ferndale police forced Muslim woman to remove hijab for booking photoThere are new allegations against the Ferndale Police Department after the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said officers forcibly removed a Muslim woman’s hijab for a booking photo.
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Metro Detroit leaders respond to the repeal of Trump’s ‘Muslim travel ban’
Read full article: Metro Detroit leaders respond to the repeal of Trump’s ‘Muslim travel ban’DETROIT – One of President Joe Biden’s first moves in the White House was to repeal former President Donald Trump’s travel ban on people from several predominantly Muslim countries. When Trump enacted the travel ban, thousands of Metro Detroiters protested nearly immediately. Initially the ban restricted travel from many Middle Eastern countries. And when visa applicants request entry to the United States, we will apply a rigorous, individualized vetting system. But we will not turn our backs on our values with discriminatory bans on entry into the United States.

2 Muslim men say their flight was canceled over 'security concerns'
Read full article: 2 Muslim men say their flight was canceled over 'security concerns'Getty Images(CNN) - Two Muslim men say their American Airlines flight was canceled after security concerns were raised by on-board crew members. American Airlines said the flight was canceled "due to concerns raised by a crew member and a passenger." The agent allegedly told Abdallah that the flight crew called police to say they were uncomfortable flying with him after he flushed twice in the restroom, according to Abdallah. All passengers on the flight, including the two men, were rebooked on the next flight to Dallas. American Airlines said in a statement they have reached out to the two men to better understand what happened that day.

Attack on civilian employee of Baltimore police captured on video
Read full article: Attack on civilian employee of Baltimore police captured on videoBALTIMORE (CNN) - Authorities in Baltimore are looking for three suspects in connection with an attack on a civilian employee of the Baltimore Police Department that was captured on a surveillance camera and sparked outrage. She said the robbery may be "a possible hate crime in which the victim's religious head covering was forcibly removed before he was knocked to the ground." Chaudry noted that the timing of the attack and the victim's religious attire indicate that he may have been returning from a morning prayer service. The Baltimore police statement did not describe the attack as a possible hate crime. Of that total, the FBI and the ATF, who have joined the investigation of the incident, each put up $5,000 for information on the identity of each suspect in the released video.
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