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SMU cancels CAIR-Texas youth conference over state’s ‘terrorist’ designation of organizer

September 2, 2026

SMU cancels CAIR-Texas youth conference over state’s ‘terrorist’ designation of organizer

Southern Methodist University canceled a CAIR-Texas youth leadership symposium after Greg Abbott designated CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.

California bill recognizing 2 Islamic holidays nears Newsom’s desk

August 30, 2026

California bill recognizing 2 Islamic holidays nears Newsom’s desk

Gavin Newsom could soon decide whether California public schools and state workers get formal recognition of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha holidays.

Muslim jail gangs said to force conversions on prisoners in UK: 'Jihadist training camps’

August 29, 2026

Muslim jail gangs said to force conversions on prisoners in UK: 'Jihadist training camps’

Reports of forced conversions in British prisons have renewed alarm over extremist gang influence. Officials say faith-based coercion will not be tolerated.

Viral Dearborn pastor delivers blunt warning on El-Sayed Senate bid: ‘Can you imagine?’

August 29, 2026

Viral Dearborn pastor delivers blunt warning on El-Sayed Senate bid: ‘Can you imagine?’

Pastor Lorenzo Sewell warns that Abdul El-Sayed could recommend federal judges aligned with Sharia law if elected to the Michigan Senate seat.

Girl Scouts denies teaching religion amid scrutiny of Muslim faith awards, mosque visits

August 26, 2026

Girl Scouts denies teaching religion amid scrutiny of Muslim faith awards, mosque visits

The Girls Scouts of the USA says independent faith groups run optional Islamic programs after reports alleged mosque-based troops taught prayer and hijab lessons.

El-Sayed's defense of Sharia law stance sparks online eruption from Christians, conservatives: 'He's done'

August 25, 2026

El-Sayed's defense of Sharia law stance sparks online eruption from Christians, conservatives: 'He's done'

Abdul El-Sayed's comparison of Sharia law to Catholic canon law during his Jesse Watters interview ignited fierce pushback from conservative commentators.

Muslim Brotherhood-linked networks embedded across Canadian institutions, new report alleges

August 25, 2026

Muslim Brotherhood-linked networks embedded across Canadian institutions, new report alleges

A new report alleges Muslim Brotherhood-aligned networks have embedded themselves in Canada's elections, universities and civil society institutions.

Trump inauguration pastor says Dearborn Christians 'afraid' to speak out in Muslim-majority city

August 24, 2026

Trump inauguration pastor says Dearborn Christians 'afraid' to speak out in Muslim-majority city

Lorenzo Sewell says Christians in Dearborn, Michigan, privately told him they are afraid to express their faith, accusing city officials of upholding Sharia law.

Texas Gov Abbott asks the Justice Department to investigate 'discriminatory' Islamic washing stations

August 21, 2026

Texas Gov Abbott asks the Justice Department to investigate 'discriminatory' Islamic washing stations

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has referred DFW and George Bush Intercontinental airports to the Justice Department over Islamic wudu washing stations.

Portugal enacts 'burqa law' largely prohibiting face coverings in public

August 21, 2026

Portugal enacts 'burqa law' largely prohibiting face coverings in public

Portuguese President António José Seguro has enacted a measure that bans people from covering up their face while in public places, with some exceptions, AFP reported.