Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primary
Read full article: Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primaryAs 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.
Ken Paxton: Comptroller can exclude schools from voucher program under anti-terror laws
Read full article: Ken Paxton: Comptroller can exclude schools from voucher program under anti-terror lawsA 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.
Texas comptroller questions whether some Islamic schools can be excluded from voucher program
Read full article: Texas comptroller questions whether some Islamic schools can be excluded from voucher programActing 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.
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.
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.
Bond increased to $1M for Texas woman accused in attempted drowning seen as possible hate crime
Read full article: Bond increased to $1M for Texas woman accused in attempted drowning seen as possible hate crimeCourt 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.
Texas woman accused of attempting to drown 3-year-old girl in hate crime attack, authorities say
Read full article: Texas woman accused of attempting to drown 3-year-old girl in hate crime attack, authorities sayA Texas woman is facing multiple charges after attempting to drown a 3-year-old child at an apartment complex and making racial statements, according to authorities.
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Anti-Muslim sign, pig mask left in front of Austin mosque on 20th anniversary of 9/11, officials say
Read full article: Anti-Muslim sign, pig mask left in front of Austin mosque on 20th anniversary of 9/11, officials sayMuslim civil rights groups are calling on law enforcement to investigate after a pig’s head mask and a sign with anti-Muslim sentiments were placed in front of the Islamic Center of Greater Austin and Austin Peace Academy Saturday.