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Portrayals of Islam and people of color dominate discussion in Texas’ social studies rewrite

The State Board of Education approved an early draft of social studies changes, setting up a vote in June that will determine how students learn history over the next decade.

The Texas Tribune

Who Accounts for Freedom?

The nascent "freedom accounts" program is, predictably, burdened by Republicans’ insistence on religious discrimination—and likely set to benefit those already outside the public school system.

Texas Observer

Ron DeSantis Clamps Down on Free Speech in the Name of Fighting Terror

A new Florida law would allow state leaders to designate certain groups as terror organizations.

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Ron DeSantis and Sean Hannity get into an awkward exchange over Florida’s law that allows cousins to marry

DeSantis claimed that marriages between first cousins are linked to ‘stealth jihad’ while signing a law on April 6

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Israeli Soldiers Allegedly Torture Toddler to Force Father's Confession—What Really Happened?

Reports claim Israeli soldiers abused a Palestinian toddler to pressure his father into confessing, sparking international outrage and calls for investigation. Details remain unverified by authorities.

International Business Times UK

Blocked from Texas vouchers, this private Islamic school wants a chance to prove its pro-America values

Several Islamic schools sued Texas for excluding them from the voucher program. Iman Academy is instead calling for fairness while hoping to be judged by its work — not stereotypes.

The Texas Tribune

No Contempt Sanctions for Laura Loomer's Comments About CAIR, Magistrate Judge Recommends

Loomer had entered into a non-disparagement agreement to settle an earlier case, and the agreement had been adopted as a court order, but it also had an exception for statements responding to CAIR's statements about her.

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Texas Blocks Islamic Schools From $1 Billion Programme That Helps Pay Student Tuition — Schools Fight Back

Explore the legal battle over Texas's $1 billion voucher program as Islamic schools face exclusion, sparking debates on religious discrimination and educational rights.

International Business Times UK

Tennessee Republican draws criticism from Democrats for Islamophobic rant

Andy Ogles posted ‘Muslims don’t belong in American society,’ among other statements, prompting Cair to call him an ‘anti-Muslim extremist’

The Guardian - US

Judge Rules Florida's DeSantis Violated First Amendment by Labeling Muslim Civil Rights Group a 'Terrorist Organization'

A federal judge has blocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from classifying a prominent Muslim civil rights organization as a terrorist group, ruling that the order violated constitutional protections for speech and association.

Latin Times

Court Blocks Florida Gov. DeSantis's Executive Order Designating CAIR as Terrorist Organization

The order "prevents CAIR or 'any person known to have provided material support or resources' to CAIR 'from receiving any contract, employment, funds, or other benefit or privilege'" from Florida state or local governments.

Reason

Federal judge blocks Florida governor's foreign terrorist label of Muslim groups

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of an executive order issued last year by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that designates two Muslim groups as foreign terrorist organizations

The Independent UK

Anti-Muslim backlash shadows Austin after downtown shooting

After a deadly downtown shooting, Texas Muslims report fear and backlash as political rhetoric intensifies and Austin’s first Muslim city council member responds.

The Texas Tribune

Why India joining the US alliance on AI tech is an opportunity for Australia

India has formally joined the United States’ flagship international alliance on artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain security: “Pax Silica”. Officials from both countries signed the Pax Silica declaration on the sidelines of a major AI summit in New Delhi last week.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton asks judge to shut down Muslim advocacy group CAIR

This is the latest in a deluge of investigations and litigation against Muslim groups in Texas.

Reason

Israeli-American Doctor's Federal Conspiracy Claim Against CAIR and Other Critics Can Go Forward for Now

From today's decision by Judge Thomas Thrash (N.D. Ga.) in Winer v. Mohammad: This action arises out of alleged defamatory… The post Israeli-American Doctor's Federal Conspiracy Claim Against CAIR and Other Critics Can Go Forward for Now appeared first on Reason.com.

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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.

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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.

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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 Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

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.”

Texas Observer

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.

Latin Times

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."

The Independent UK

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."

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