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Photo: Views and News EDITORIAL The Trump Administration’s announcement on ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) has challenged Congress to enact long-delayed but badly needed immigration reform that helps all Americans. But the Republican-controlled...

American Muslim Institution, a Washington D.C.-based organization devoted to fostering interfaith dialogue, will host next month a conversation with some of the top journalists on challenges facing America’s diverse communities. The event on September 9 in...

In a major move on the issue of immigration, President Donald Trump has expressed his support for legislation seeking to introduce a new points-based system for new legal permanent residents, and effectively reduce immigration by half...

The unspeakable horrors of the Syrian conflict will perhaps never be fully told partly because the continuing imbroglio has destroyed lives and hopes of so many millions. The tepid international response to the staggering humanitarian crisis...

Despite recent concerns, American Muslims say they are proud to be both Americans and Muslims and believe strongly in the opportunity to realize the American dream. A Pew Research Center report Wednesday revealed that while Muslims...

Under unprecedented spotlight since the 2016 election campaign, American and immigrant Muslims have found a new ally in the form of a treasure trove of authentic statistics springing from research institutions, analyses and informed sources. President...

Photo: Institute of Immigration Research In February this year, The Davis Museum at Wellesley College in Massachusetts removed all pieces of art contributed or donated by immigrants. This month, George Mason University’s Institute for Immigration Research,...

By DIAC images (Harmony Day celebration of diversity in Australia) via Wikimedia Commons These are chaotic times with democratic norms and diversity becoming big victims in the face of political stereotyping, xenophobic policies, exclusionary otherness, nationalism,...

Pakistani-American Doctor Asif Mahmood, running for lieutenant governor of California, has pledged better education and healthcare for all Californians. The Los Angeles-based doctor also vowed to defend rights of immigrants as he spoke at a fund...

Photo shows a Naturalization Ceremony Grand Canyon National Park via Wikimedia Commons In the clearest policy statement yet on the issue of immigration, President Donald Trump has said his administration is not seeking to reduce the...