Note from the Editorial Board
The CRSJ Human Rights Editorial Board shares an update on the recent release of a Special Issue on Combating Islamophobia, selected by CRSJ leadership in furtherance of the new ABA Task Force.
Volume 50
The CRSJ Human Rights Editorial Board shares an update on the recent release of a Special Issue on Combating Islamophobia, selected by CRSJ leadership in furtherance of the new ABA Task Force.
Islamophobia—the irrational fear or hatred of Muslims—is not new in America but has been a persistent force, shaping perceptions and fueling policies that marginalize Muslim communities for centuries…
Following 9/11, there was a surge in bias against Muslims and those perceived to be Muslim—including Sikhs. More than 20 years later, understanding how anti-Sikh discrimination exists within this “mi…
Congressman André Carson continues to reintroduce a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Ali, whose life and legacy have inspired many around the globe but who has yet to receive th…
As discrimination and attacks against Muslims in the United States are on the rise, attorneys are uniquely positioned to challenge inequity and must do so to ensure liberty and justice for all.
Allouch shares her experience as a Muslim American, currently facing unprecedented pain and challenges in society, and proposes a call to action in which lawyers can lead the way in working toward ju…
Islamophobia plays a significant role in shaping the experiences of Muslim immigrants in the US immigration system. Fear, prejudice and hatred have been fueled by political rhetoric, media portrayals…
Muslim Americans are increasingly using lawsuits to tackle Islamophobia, challenging government programs like the FBI’s terrorist watchlist, the Trump administration’s Muslim ban, and the failure to…
Though freedom of religion is one of the US’s founding principles, discrimination against Islam and Muslims is prevalent; Black Muslim women face a unique level of discrimination, as they are subject…
The “otherizing” of Muslims has long persisted throughout American history, with anti-Islamic political discourse recently becoming normalized, which has led to harmful consequences like discriminati…
In today’s political environment, it is imperative that lawyers’ discussions about Muslims, Jews, Palestinians, and their advocates, and about Israel, Palestine, and the Arab world, be specific and s…
As discrimination has been institutionalized into U.S. policies at the state and federal levels, the Othering & Belonging Institute has marshaled resources to address the impacts of Islamophobia on M…
Though Article VI of the U.S. Constitution is supposed to protect against religious tests as qualification for office, Muslim Americans are often questioned in confirmation hearings based on Islamoph…
In this issue, we honor the courage of attorneys working on issues to defend the rights of Muslims, who are often characterized as security threats and have been unfairly targeted with travel bans, i…