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Ayman Soliman, an Egyptian imam and U.S. asylum seeker, was detained in July during a routine immigration check-in in Cincinnati. After over 10 weeks in detention, he was released following DHS's decision to terminate his removal proceedings and reinstate his asylum status. His case highlights ongoing issues with U.S. immigration enforcement and due process concerns.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has designated the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations. The move bans land purchases by these groups in Texas and follows Abbott's recent actions targeting Muslim communities amid tensions over Gaza and Israel. Both groups deny any ties to terrorism.
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CAIR, a major Muslim civil rights group, filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Abbott after he labeled it a 'terrorist organization' and a 'criminal group.' The lawsuit argues the move violates the US Constitution and Texas law, with CAIR asserting the designation is baseless and inflammatory.
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The Biden administration is moving to designate chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as foreign terrorist organizations, citing their support for violence and destabilization. The move follows regional crackdowns and regional tensions, with the process including reports from US agencies and potential legal challenges.