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This aerial image shows the Islamic Center of San Diego, on May 19, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
May 21, 2026, 11:35 am
San Diego mosque shooters, who met online, called for genocide of Jews and Muslims
Holocaust-denying teens praised Hitler, called all women ‘evil,’ in violent writings; terrorists killed beloved security guard Amin Abdullah as he protected 140 schoolchildren
By AP and Leon Kraiem
Members of the US Council of Muslim Organizations gather to pose for a group photo on the steps of the House of Representatives at the US Capitol as the group holds its 11th National Muslim Advocacy Day in Washington, DC, on April 20, 2026. (Kent Nishimura/AFP)
May 15, 2026, 9:01 am
Muslim Americans accuse Republicans of using congressional hearings to stoke fear
Complaints come after House Judiciary Subcommittee holds hearing titled ‘Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam and Sharia Law are Incompatible with the US Constitution’
By Kanishka Singh
George Soros, founder and chairman of the Open Society Foundations, before the Joseph A. Schumpeter award ceremony in Vienna, Austria, June 21, 2019. (Ronald Zak/AP)
May 13, 2026, 5:27 pm
Soros’s philanthropic foundation commits $30M to fighting antisemitism, anti-Muslim hate
Open Society Foundations pledges to strengthen interfaith partnerships as hate levels rise against Jews, Muslims amid Gaza and Iran wars
By JAMES POLLARD
Supporters of Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani pose for a selfie during a campaign event on November 1, 2025, in the Queens borough of New York City. (STEPHANIE KEITH / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
November 6, 2025, 10:22 am
For many Muslim Americans, Mamdani’s win is a milestone for representation and diversity
Socialist NYC mayor-elect’s victory ‘sends a powerful message that Muslims are not just part of this nation’s civic fabric, we help shape it,’ says one voter
By AP and ToI Staff
An Islamic boys' school is depicted under construction, in a promotional video for 'EPIC City,' a proposed Islam-centered development project in Texas, posted April 7, 2024. (Screen capture via YouTube)
April 14, 2025, 8:50 pm
Islam-centered neighborhood plan draws backlash from Texas governor, locals
Republican governor condemns proposal for self-described ‘meticulously designed community that brings Islam to the forefront,’ but developers say they’re committed to local law
By ToI Staff
Elizabeth Wolf. (Euless Police Department)
September 4, 2024, 8:32 am
Texas grand jury indicts woman in attempted drowning of Palestinian-American girl
Elizabeth Wolf allegedly forced 3-year-old’s head under water at pool, grabbed for 6-year-old brother after making racial remarks to mother; indictment includes hate crime enhancement
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Illustrative: Muslim community members gather for the Jumʿah, a special noon service on Fridays that observant Muslims are obliged to attend, March 15, 2024, at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
April 2, 2024, 8:02 am
US anti-Muslim incidents hit record high in 2023, says watchdog
CAIR report attributes 56% spike to ‘escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine,’ echoing similar finding on US antisemitism since October 7
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Muslim community members gather for the Jumʿah, a special noon service on Fridays that observant Muslims are obliged to attend, March 15, 2024, at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. (John Minchillo/AP)
March 17, 2024, 9:50 am
US schools becoming more supportive of Muslim students fasting during Ramadan
In Dearborn, Michigan, where half of population is Arab, fasting students are accommodated with separate activities during lunchtime
By AP and ToI Staff
Men pray at the Islamic Center of Detroit in Detroit, January 26, 2024. (Paul Sancya/AP)
February 7, 2024, 9:39 pm
Biden sends aides to woo Michigan Arab and Muslim leaders amid anger over Gaza war
USAID head Samantha Power among those said heading to meeting to defuse frustration among members of key constituency in 2024 presidential race
By AP and ToI Staff
Illustrative: US President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, in Dearborn, Michigan, on May 18, 2021. (Nicholas Kamm / AFP)
February 5, 2024, 9:25 am
Biden condemns anti-Arab hate after WSJ opinion piece calls Dearborn ‘jihad capital’
Without citing op-ed, US president says residents of Michigan city should not be blamed ‘for words of a small few’; mayor ramps up security following ‘bigoted’ column
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Illustrative: A pro-Palestinian demonstration, during the Israel-Hamas war, in Dearborn, Michigan, on October 14, 2023. (Jeff Kowalsky/ AFP)
February 4, 2024, 8:50 pm
Detroit suburb police put on alert after op-ed calls town ‘America’s Jihad capital’
Dearborn mayor calls WSJ opinion piece bigoted and Islamophobic; author says mayor has allowed ‘shocking anti-US and pro-jihad sermons, marches,’ support for Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Interfaith leaders issued joint declaration against Islamophobia and antisemitism at summit held by 'Shoulder to Shoulder' in Washington, DC, December 20, 2023. (Courtesy)
December 21, 2023, 9:39 pm
Islamophobia and antisemitism condemned by dozens of US interfaith leaders in DC
Interfaith leaders convene at National Press Club to sign declaration against antisemitism and Islamophobia; prominent Rev. blames ‘Christian nationalism’ for surge of racism
By Matt Lebovic
In this image taken from video, Muslim community leaders from several swing states pledge to withdraw support for US President Joe Biden on December 2, 2023, at a conference in Dearborn, Michigan, citing his refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. (#AbandonBiden via AP)
December 3, 2023, 12:34 am
US Muslim leaders say they’re pulling backing for Biden in 2024 race over Gaza stance
Angered by his support for Israel in war against Hamas, figures from crucial swing states that sided with Democrats in 2020 rally behind slogan of ‘Abandon Biden, ceasefire now’
By Agencies
Ahmed Rehab, left, executive director of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, embraces Odey Al-Fayoume, father of Wadea Al-Fayoume, 6, at a news conference at the Muslim Community Center on Chicago's Northwest Side, October 15, 2023. (Jim Vondruska/ Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
October 16, 2023, 8:58 am
US-Palestinian boy, 6, killed, mom injured near Chicago, allegedly over Gaza war
Woman in serious condition; suspect charged with hate crimes; Biden: ‘Horrific act of hate has no place in America’; US police on high alert for antisemitic, Islamophobic violence
By SOPHIA TAREEN
Supporters of Israel attend a solidarity event in Glencoe, Illinois, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
October 14, 2023, 6:22 pm
US cities boost security as fears spread over Israel-Gaza war
Communities on edge as Middle East violence escalates, despite lack of credible threats
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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