By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer On Friday, the 24th, the remarkable US Senator James Abourezk passed away at 92 on his birthday. Abourezk died in his home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after being admitted to hospice care earlier in the week. Loved ones surrounded the former Senator in his final days. … Continued
BY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer Arab American civil rights lawyer and founder of the Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL), Nabih Ayad, will file a $50 million federal lawsuit against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Detroit police officers who fatally shot unarmed, 20-year-old Terrance Kellom in his father’s home on April 25, 2015. … Continued
By Lauren Gibbons MLive The ACLU of Michigan and the Arab-American Civil Rights League announced they would continue a lawsuit challenging a temporary travel ban from Muslim-majority nations following a revised executive order signed by President Donald Trump Monday. The revised order, which will temporarily stop entry into the U.S. for people seeking new visas … Continued
By Mark Hicks The Detroit News Plymouth’s longtime city clerk has abruptly left her position amid an investigation into her alleged online message this week that drew ire from activists. City officials were probing the comments Linda Langmesser reportedly posted on the Conservative Daily’s Facebook page, referring to a recent Atlantic piece authored by Rumana … Continued
By Candice Williams, The Detroit News Members of the local legal community recently gathered to discuss the effects of a Donald Trump presidency after campaign comments about a national Muslim registry, “extreme vetting of immigrants” and a temporary ban from those from countries with terror ties. Nearly 20 attorneys gathered earlier this month at a dinner … Continued
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