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March 17, 2017

New travel ban eases some legal questions, but not all

President Donald Trump's revised travel ban eases some of the legal questions surrounding the previous order, but critics say it does not answer all of them, including accusations that the measure is a thinly veiled attempt to discriminate against Muslims.

March 17, 2017

Changes made to deal settling NYC police surveillance suits

Changes have been made to an agreement to settle lawsuits accusing the New York Police Department of violating basic rights in Muslim communities after Sept. 11, 2001.

March 16, 2017

Oklahoma lawmaker asks Muslims: 'Do you beat your wife?'

An Oklahoma lawmaker who once likened Islam to a cancer has handed out a form asking Muslims to answer questions that include, "Do you beat your wife?" Republican state Rep. John Bennett's office distributed the questionnaire this past week as the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations organized its annual Muslim Day at the Capitol.

March 16, 2017

Man accused of vandalizing mosque is charged with hate crime

A man accused of writing anti-Muslim comments on an Ohio mosque has been charged with committing a hate crime.

March 16, 2017

Threatening note signed 'Muslim Slayer' sent to NYC mosque

New York City police are investigating a threatening note signed "Muslim Slayer" that was sent to a mosque.

March 16, 2017

Airports, legal volunteers prepare for new Trump travel ban

Airport officials and civil rights lawyers around the country are getting ready for President Donald Trump's new travel ban — mindful of the chaos that accompanied his initial executive order but hopeful the forthcoming version will be rolled out in a more orderly way.

March 16, 2017

Criticism remains as town gives early OK for Muslim cemetery

An Islamic association has again received permission from a North Texas town to move forward with plans for a Muslim cemetery despite vehement opposition from some residents seeking to block the project.

March 16, 2017

Fire officials: Tampa, Florida, mosque fire was arson

Fire officials say a fire that damaged a Tampa area mosque was arson.

March 16, 2017

Islamic group sues city over use of mosque's rooms, offices

An Islamic organization has filed a discrimination lawsuit against a New Jersey city, claiming its actions are preventing the full use of a mosque.

March 16, 2017

Detroit suburb agrees to settle lawsuits over planned mosque

A Detroit suburb that denied a religious organization's proposal for a mosque in a residential neighborhood has agreed to settle two federal lawsuits that alleged discrimination.