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MAP-NYC project reveals the significant impact of Muslim women activists in New York City, and how Islam has motivated them

researcher6 years ago6 years ago08 mins

The Muslims for American Progress NYC (MAP-NYC) project, launched in 2017 by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, sought in part to counter the negative media portrayals of Muslims, which are so prominent. What emerges are the stories of Muslim women who, although often unrecognised, have driven significant civil change through politically organizing and making themselves visible. This mobilisation is motivated by a religious identity which calls on them to protect and love, and therefore tackle injustice.

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Lawsuits brought against NYC for forcing arrested Muslim women remove hijabs spark debates about religious freedom

researcher6 years ago6 years ago010 mins

Lawsuits brought against New York City by several Muslim women in the last few months, which claim their constitutional rights were violated when they were forced to remove their hijabs while in police custody, have raised debates about measures to protect religious freedom in public and private institutions.

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Rep. Peter King Urges Donald Trump To Create A Federal Muslim Surveillance Program

researcher7 years ago7 years ago01 mins

NEW YORK ― Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) is encouraging Donald Trump to create a federal Muslim surveillance program that’s modeled after New York City’s failed and likely unconstitutional program. “The main issues I discussed were what we have to do to have the Justice Department and the FBI be more leaning-forward when it comes to…

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Lawyer: NYC hopes surveillance deal alters image of police

Euro-Islam8 years ago8 years ago02 mins

NEW YORK — A New York City lawyer said Wednesday that the city hoped to improve the image of its police department when it reached a deal with civil rights advocates to allow a civilian to serve on a committee of high-ranking police officials as they discuss investigations relating to surveillance of political activities. City…

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Bloomberg: “Muslim Groups Seek To Revive New York Police Surveillance Suit”

Euro-Islam9 years ago01 mins

Sophia Pearson for Bloomberg: “Muslim groups seeking to revive a lawsuit over a New York City Police Department surveillance program of mosques and businesses faced tough questions from appeals judges about terrorism and skepticism from an attorney for the city about the program’s very existence. Several Muslims sued New York in June 2012 in Newark, New Jersey, federal court claiming police…

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