Hundreds gather at Phoenix airport to protest Trump immigration ban
More than 500 protesters gathered in terminal four of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sunday to protest Trump’s latest executive order, which banned travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Despite Florida group’s complaints, no evidence that Arizona schools teach Islam
A Florida evangelical non-profit group enlisted hundreds of Arizonans to write Gov. Doug Ducey and demand an end to Arizona public schools teaching of Islam, even though there is no evidence of it.
McCain rips Trump, but says he still supports him
U.S. Sen. John McCain condemned Donald Trump for his criticism of the parents of an American Muslim soldier who died in Iraq.
Jury: MCSO didn’t discriminate vs Muslim officer
A federal jury has ruled the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office didn't discriminate against a Muslim man who claims he lost his job as a jail detention officer over a dispute about his beard.
Tea Party founder overlooked Muslims’ sacrifices for U.S.
I want to challenge Original North Phoenix Tea Party founder Wes Harris’ assertion in the article “Tea Party leader says all Muslims a ‘threat’ to U.S.; seeks recall of McCain” from the July 27 issue of the Arizona Capitol Times that Americans need to be concerned about the loyalty of Muslim Americans. Here is a story from my own experience.
Volunteer strike force on border gets Senate OK
A senator who believes Middle-Eastern terrorist groups are active in Mexico and Central America persuaded her colleagues to advance a proposal that would create an armed volunteer force to help apprehend criminals who illegally enter the United States.
The Senate passed the measure today by a vote of 20-10.