CAIR files complaint over Muslim border profilings
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) announced during a press conference on Thursday that it would be filing a complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) due to unwarranted detention and unlawful searching and questioning of American Muslims at various border crossings into the U.S. They also...Hundreds rally at Islamic Center in support of protesters in Bahrain, Arab world
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DETROIT – Dearborn Heights native Muthanna Al-Hanooti was given a sizable break in his sentencing on Friday, March 18 for violating the economic embargo against Iraq, which began in 1990 and ended in 2003. Al-Hanooti, age 51, was sentenced to a year and a day in prison but will likely stay a total of 10 months with good behavior;...
ACLU wins major victory; plaintiffs allowed to challenge wiretapping law
March 26th, 20110 @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } A federal appeals court on Tuesday, March 22 reinstated the American Civil Liberties Union's landmark lawsuit...The Arabs should not fully outsource Libya’s liberation
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Local Libyans support international intervention
March 26th, 20110 @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } With the United Nations declaring Libya a no-fly zone last week, members of the local Libyan community...Snyder’s education cuts slammed at Dearborn rally
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@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } DEARBORN — The American Arab Professionals Network of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce is honoring...Ann Arbor synagogue vigils against Israeli occupation debated
Members of the Jewish Witnesses for Peace at a demonstration. The group Since 2001, Henry Herskovitz and his friends from the Jewish Witnesses for Peace organization have held peaceful demonstrations in Ann Arbor to spread awareness about Israel's inhumane, internationally illegal occupation and alleged war crimes against...Hype Athletics sells out 10th anniversary dinner in support of local youth
Fordson senior football running back Rabeah Beydoun was among the awardees.DEARBORN — The city's non-profit Hype Athletics organization received perhaps the ultimate present earlier this winter when it partnered with Wayne County and broke ground on a new 110,000+ square-foot facility in Dearborn Heights along with the Zaman...
Amer family files civil suit against foster group, agents
March 19th, 20110 Ahmed Amer (from bottom, L-R), Rehab Amer, attorney Nabih Ayad, and CAAO Spokesman Osama Siblani speaking while flanked by Ayad's law team at the LAHC. The press conference was attended by various major Detroit media outlets. PHOTO: Nick Meyer/TAANDEARBORN — After securing......
Ellison speaks in Michigan days after giving emotional testimony at King hearing
Rep. Keith Ellison speaking at the Islamic Association of Greater Detroit last Saturday, only days after he cried while testifying in Washington over House Homeland Security Chairman Peter King's hearing on homegrown Muslim terrorism. PHOTO: Natasha Dado/TAANCongressman Keith Ellison told American Muslims not to allow the growing...Bahraini Americans worried, plan protest in Washington, D.C.
Local Arab and Muslim groups to rally against Bahrain's brutality DEARBORN - As Bahrain's King Hamad declared a three-month state of emergency on Tuesday, March 15 and troops from Saudi Arabia (and the United Arab Emirates) entered the country to quell anti-government protesters, local Bahraini Americans continued to watch from afar......
Dearborn companies to expand, create up to 276 jobs
LANSING — State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) this week thanked two local companies for investing in Dearborn and committing to creating up to 276 local jobs. Health Business Solutions (HBS) and Severstal Dearborn Inc. will use state incentives to expand their local operations and hire more workers. Health Business...ACCESS Forum educates community on preventing Medicare fraud
Barbara McQuade, U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, was among those who spoke.DEARBORN — The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services hosted a seminar at the Arab American National Museum Tuesday focused on helping prevent the local community from becoming victims of rising Medicare fraud. Medical...East Dearborn shopkeeper gunned down at beauty shop
DEARBORN - Police are seeking assistance in locating a suspect involved in the fatal shooting of Jay Shin, a shopkeeper at the Sunrise Beauty Supply located at 4920 Schaefer, Dearborn. The shooting occurred just after 11:00 am on Tuesday, when the suspect stole approximately 80 “Velvet Remi” brand hair extensions in an assortment of...U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announces reform to Refugee Act
WASHINGTON - Congressman Gary Peters has announced a bill to reform the Refugee Act on its 31st anniversary. The Refugee Act helps assist political, ethnic and religious refugees around the world. The system that distributes funds for refugees is out of date and inefficient according to a report released by Peter's office. Refugee......
Federal grants awarded to fight housing discrimination in MI
CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) earlier this month awarded more than $1.2 million to four fair housing organizations and non-profit agencies in Michigan to educate the public and combat housing and lending discrimination. Nationally, HUD awarded more than $40.8 million to 108 organizations. The...“Know Your Rights” meeting being held for immigrants
DEARBORN — Mother of the Savior Church in Dearborn and the Alliance for Immigrants Rights-Michigan (AIR) will host a bilingual (English and Arabic) "Know Your Rights" meeting for immigrant families on Sunday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Attendees will have the opportunity for a free consultation with an immigration attorney......
Upcoming Sadr Foundation-USA dinner raises funds for orphans and unprivileged
Dearborn – The Sadr Foundation is widely known for turning the despair of young orphans into hope by giving them bright futures through higher education. In addition tens of thousands more visit the organization’s health and social centers annually. Those interested in helping the Foundation continue its humanitarian efforts in the...Red carpet welcome for new Lebanese Consul General
Diab receives "Key to the City" from O'Reilly DEARBORN — A private reception was thrown Tuesday at Byblos Banquet Hall in Dearborn to honor Mr. Houssam Assad Diab, the newly appointed Acting Consul General of Lebanon in Detroit. Organizer Chaker Aoun, Acting Consul General of Lebanon in Detroit Houssam Diab, Dearborn......