Anti-Muslim hate hits new high in US: Advocacy group CAIR reports record 8,658 discrimination complaints in 2024 as war in Gaza stirred up Islamophobia. Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2025
‘Insane’: Rights advocates denounce Trump’s call for US to ‘own’ Gaza US president’s proposal for Gaza during news conference with Israeli PM Netanyahu prompts bewilderment and rebuke. Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2025
Advocates warn Trump’s threat to deport pro-Palestine students harms all Critics say Trump’s attempt to combat anti-Semitism on campus \ promotes fear and repression among immigrants. Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2025
Brian Mast: Pro-Israel hawk set to lead US House foreign policy panel Rights advocates decry the nomination of the Florida Republican, who has compared Palestinian civilians to Nazis. Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024
Trump backs his Pentagon chief nominee Pete Hegseth as controversies mount The US president-elect stands by his pick for defense secretary despite scandal and allegations of misconduct. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2024
Why you never want to see these four letters printed on your boarding pass Civil liberties groups have argued that the additional screening disproportionately targets certain travellers The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024
Court Decision About Discovery in Libel Lawsuit Against Council on American-Islamic Relations Foundation CAIR's allegedly libelous press release about a dismissed former high-level employee "opened the door" to discovery about various allegations the employee had made about CAIR. Reason · Nov 25, 2024
Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress Florida State Senator Randy Fine, who celebrated Israel’s killing of a US citizen, gets president-elect’s support. Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2024
US Senate votes down effort to withhold weapons to Israel amid Gaza war The push led by Senator Bernie Sanders falls short, but advocates say it shows progress for Palestinian rights movement. Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2024
Bernie Sanders pushes to block US arms sale to Israel: All you need to know US Senate is set to vote this week on ‘historic’ resolutions to halt a $20bn weapons deal with Israel. Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2024
‘The movement is not over’: leaders of Uncommitted look ahead at organizing during Trump term While disappointed, leaders say Democratic party stuck with ‘status quo’ instead of listening to voter concerns The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2024
US election 2024: Could Jill Stein determine whether Trump or Harris wins? The Democrats and Trump alike think Stein could eat into the Harris vote. But what do the polls and history say? Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2024
Why Trump’s vision of post-war Gaza has gained little traction - Roll Call Donald Trump and Jared Kushner have said Gaza could become a resort city, but a key lawmaker and analysts say that's far-fetched. Roll Call · Oct 17, 2024
Teacher's Defamation Lawsuit Over Allegations She Mistreated Muslim Student Can Go Forward … against the online critic who first posted the allegations, but not against CAIR (the Council on American-Islamic Relations), which echoed them. Reason · Oct 16, 2024
The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2024 Civil rights groups condemn senator’s questioning of Arab American witness Republican John Kennedy of Louisiana accuses thinktank director of supporting Hamas in heated hate crime hearing
Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2024 Advocates demand justice after US protester killed in Israeli gunfire In the wake of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi’s fatal shooting, critics question whether the US will seek justice from Israel.
Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2024 Israeli attack on Gaza school renews calls for US to end support for Israel Advocates urge Washington to stop sending weapons to Israel after attack kills more than 100 Palestinians in Gaza City.
Top News · Jul 31, 2024 CAIR Leader Mourns Hamas Leader's Assassination, Sparks Backlash Zahra Billoo, CAIR executive, mourns Hamas leader's assassination, sparking controversy over anti-Israel sentiments.
Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2024 US airline Delta changes uniform rules after Palestinian flag pin outcry Two flight attendants wearing the pins had complied with airline’s dress code but a social media post sparked uproar.
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2024 Bond increased to $1M for Texas woman accused in attempted drowning seen as possible hate crime Court records show a Texas woman accused of trying to drown a 3-year-old at an apartment complex pool in suburban Dallas after making racist remarks toward the child’s mother has been rearrested after her bond was increased to $1 million
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2024 Texas woman accused of trying to drown 3-year-old Palestinian-American girl in swimming pool A woman reportedly approached a mother, who was wearing a hijab, to question her about where she was from before attempting to grab the kids
Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2024 Texas woman charged after ‘attempting to drown’ Palestinian child Woman charged with attempted murder as CAIR urges authorities to investigate US incident as a ‘hate crime’.
The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2024 Texas woman allegedly tried to drown Palestinian-American girl, aged 3 Civil liberties group calls for hate crime charges against suspect in alleged racist attack at apartment complex pool
Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2024 ‘Human shielding in action’: Israeli forces strap Palestinian man to jeep Israeli forces tie wounded Palestinian man to a military jeep in an incident a UN expert condemned as human shielding.
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024 World reacts to ICJ’s order for Israel to stop Rafah offensive Many figures around the world welcome the ruling while Israeli officials express anger and defiance.