Council On American-Islamic Relations

• A McDonald’s in Massachusetts knowingly served bacon to Muslim family, council alleges

  Workers at a McDonald's restaurant in Massachusetts intentionally put bacon on a fish sandwich that a Muslim woman had ordered for one of her children.

  World

  Jun 1, 2022
  
• ‘Extreme vetting’ of Iranians crossing Canada-U.S. border was local directive: CBP whistleblower

  A Blaine, Wash.-area lawyer says he was contacted by a Customs and Border Protection officer who alleges the detention of Iranian-born travellers was directed by their managers.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2020
  
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• Iranians held up at U.S.-Canadian border amid escalating political tensions, group says

  "Those detained reported that their passports were confiscated and they were questioned about their political views and allegiances," the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2020
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• Two Muslim men from Texas allege American Airlines discriminated against them

  The men say American Airlines discriminated against them Saturday for appearing Muslim and Middle Eastern during a flight from Birmingham, Alabama, that was headed to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

  World

  Sep 20, 2019
• Toddler whose Yemeni mom fought U.S. travel ban mourned at funeral

  “We are heartbroken. We had to say goodbye to our baby, the light of our lives.”

  World

  Dec 29, 2018
• Muslim group files lawsuit against Donald Trump’s travel ban

  A Muslim civil rights group is joining the legal battle to overturn President Donald Trump's travel ban directed at seven Muslim-majority nations.

  World

  Jan 30, 2017
• Muslim woman detained for ‘suspicious behaviour’ while reading book about Syria during flight

  Faizah Shaheen, a British Muslim woman, was detained by airport security after a flight attendant reported her for “suspicious behaviour” while reading a book about Syria.

  World

  Aug 5, 2016
• Ted Cruz defends patrolling of Muslim neighbourhoods

  Republican presidential contender Ted Cruz defended his controversial proposal to have police agencies patrol Muslim neighbourhoods to prevent terrorist attacks during a CNN town hall.

  World

  Mar 30, 2016
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• Texas 9th-grader Ahmed Mohamed arrested for making homemade clock

  A 14-year-old Texas boy was arrested on Monday after he brought a homemade clock to school.

  World

  Sep 16, 2015