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CAIR Takes Legal Action Against Multnomah County Sheriff for Alleged Hijab Violations of Muslim Women in Custody

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MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has launched a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, asserting that the rights of two Muslim women were violated while they were in custody. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of sisters Serine Abuelhawa and Marjannah Hassan, claims that the sheriff’s office forcibly removed their hijabs and took photographs of them without their religious head coverings. CAIR argues that this action not only infringes on their religious freedoms but also disrespects their dignity as individuals. “The treatment these young women faced is … Read more

Man Convicted of Terrorist Act Appeals Murder Convictions in Attack on Muslim Family

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LONDON, Ontario – Nathaniel Veltman, the man responsible for the brutal murder of four members of a Muslim family in a terror-driven attack, has filed an appeal seeking to overturn his convictions, according to his defense lawyer, Christopher Hicks. The “inmate notice of appeal” was submitted within the required 30-day window after Veltman’s sentencing. In February, Veltman received a life sentence with no possibility of parole for 25 years after being found guilty of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. The charges stemmed from his deliberate act of driving his … Read more

Canadian-Born Muslim Breaks Barriers as First Arab-American Judge Nominated for Federal Trial Court in Washington D.C.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Amir H. Ali, a Canadian-born Muslim, is on the verge of becoming the first judge of Arab descent on the federal trial court in the District of Columbia. President Joe Biden nominated Ali earlier this year, and his confirmation by the Senate is pending. Ali, who hails from Kingston, Ontario, recounted his family’s journey to the United States at his recent nomination hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He spoke of his parents’ decision to leave Egypt for Canada in search of better opportunities. Ali, however, did not mention his personal motivation … Read more

Landmark Ruling: Indian Court Denies Early Release for Convicted Gang Rapists of Muslim Woman

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DELHI, INDIA – The Delhi High Court has overturned the early release of two men convicted in the gang-rape of a Muslim woman, according to the lawyer handling the case. The decision comes after significant public outrage and protests against the court’s earlier ruling. The incident occurred in January 2013 when the victim, a 23-year-old woman, was assaulted by a group of men while traveling on a public bus in Delhi. She died from her injuries less than two weeks later, triggering nationwide protests and global condemnation. The two men, who were juveniles at the … Read more