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BIZARRE: Cair - You Need To See This

How a man once ordered to pay libel damages helped launch an investigation into Islamic private schools

A man convicted of libel in Britain helped spur investigations into Islamic private schools applying to Texas’ voucher program, legal filings say.

The Texas Tribune

'Don't Sharia Our Texas': Muslim GOP members asked to leave Republican convention, US if they don't become Christians

Four Muslim members of the Republican Party went to attend the GOP Texas convention last weekend, only to be shown the door as the convention discussed 'Don't Sharia Our Texas' during a presentation. Indian-origin Abraham George, the outgoing GOP chair, addressed two Muslim delegares from the stage and told them…

The Times of India

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

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From San Diego to Plano, Islamophobia Has Consequences

In Texas and beyond, Republican leaders continue to peddle dangerous lies trying to falsely cast Muslims as the “other.”

Texas Observer

Right-wing Christians don't want me here

At the Christian gathering in DC, the message to Muslims like me was clear. From my grave, I'll preach coexistence

Salon

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

Who Is Elise Stefanik? Trump's Fiercest Israel Defender in Congress Now Tipped to Lead America's Entire Spy Network

Elise Stefanik's potential appointment as Director of National Intelligence has raised concerns over her pro-Israel stance, with critics questioning her ability to maintain neutrality in US intelligence priorities.

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‘McCarthyism with a Texas Accent’

State Representative Salman Bhojani on the (not so) new rise of politicized Islamophobia

Texas Observer

Nearly 96,000 students receiving Texas school voucher award notices

Families have until July 15 to opt in to the education savings accounts, or ESAs, which launches next school year.

The Texas Tribune

DeSantis' national security power grab

Florida Republicans bet Sharia law fearmongering can distract from constitutional violations

Salon

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.

Reason

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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

Reason

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

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The Guardian - US

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’

Latin Times

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.

Reason

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.

The Independent UK

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 Texas Tribune

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 Conversation

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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

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