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U.S. Supreme Court to Settle Dispute over Muslim Headscarfs

Oct 6, 2014

When a prospective employee might need a religious accommodation, who is obliged to ask, the applicant or the company? That's(...)

Ben Affleck in Passionate Defense of Islam on Bill Maher Show

Oct 6, 2014

Ben Affleck, the Oscar-winning actor and director, has launched a ferocious defence of Islam, after becoming involved in a heated(...)

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Terrorist Screening Center

Oct 6, 2014

On October 3, 2014, the Arab-American Civil Rights League (ACRL) filed a class action lawsuit against the Department of Justice,(...)

Detroit U.S. Attorney Threatens Supporters of Rasmea Odeh

Oct 6, 2014

Bizarre DOJ accusations against Hatem Abudayyeh attempt to criminalize opponents of political repression In a bizarre and desperate move, prosecutors(...)

Arab-American Businessman Sues Federal Government For Being On 'Watch List'

Oct 5, 2014

An Arab-American businessman from Dearborn is suing federal officials over his alleged inclusion on a government “watch list” he said(...)

Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Rasmea Odeh

Oct 4, 2014

As Rasmea Odeh sat surrounded by her lawyers in a Detroit federal court, listening to an Arabic language interpreter, her(...)

CAIR-MI Staff Attorney Lena Masri Receives Award From U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan for Pro Bono Work

Oct 3, 2014

CAIR-MI today congratulated Staff Attorney Lena Masri for being honored by the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan(...)

Nasdaq Keen to Boost Mideast Business Links

Oct 3, 2014

In an unprecedented move, Nasdaq, New York’s Stock Exchange, invited John Duke Anthony, president of the National Council on US-Arab(...)

‘Homeland’ is the Most Bigoted Show on Television

Oct 3, 2014

A blonde, white Red Riding Hood lost in a forest of faceless Muslim wolves: This is how “Homeland’s” creators have(...)

Algeria's Classical Music Festival, a Rare Gem of the Arab World

Oct 3, 2014

Between 12 and 19 September, the International Festival of Classical Music brought a great number of musicians and orchestras to(...)

Forbes Picks Top 200 Most Powerful Arab Women

Oct 3, 2014

In a glittering ceremony replete with movers and shakers, Forbes Middle East on Wednesday unveiled its pick for the top(...)

Abu Dhabi Festival Fosters Filmmaking in Arab Industry

Oct 3, 2014

For its eighth edition, the Abu Dhabi Film Festival is boldly looking to bolster its standing as driver of the(...)