Islamophobia

Darializa Chevalier, a DSA candidate backed by Mamdani, argues in her paper that TTRT and Customs and Border Protection counterterrorism policies function within a 'permanent state of exception' driven by 'anti-Blackness and Islamophobia.'

Counter-terrorism police in Edinburgh are investigating suspected anti-Muslim attacks that injured five men. A 36-year-old white Scottish man was arrested, and footage shows him with a weapon while allegedly shouting anti-Muslim rhetoric. Scotland's First Minister and anti-Islamophobia groups condemned the incidents as Islamophobic and far-right.

Mitie, a government contractor, is investigating allegations of racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate speech among staff at immigration removal centers. Whistleblowers claim employees made offensive comments and liked abusive social media posts.

An investigation found that over 4.4 million people in the UK live in 'news deserts' with limited local reporting, leading to a surge in misinformation via social media groups. Misinformation was nearly three times more common in areas lacking local journalism, with immigration and Islamophobia being the most prevalent topics on platforms like Facebook and X.

Labour MPs have reported Reform UK to the UK's equalities watchdog for alleged Islamophobia. The complaint centers on Reform UK's policies or actions deemed discriminatory against Muslims.

Female activists at a far-right rally in the UK have attracted criticism for potentially using feminist rhetoric to advance Islamophobic agendas. The incident raises questions about how extremist movements may co-opt social justice language to gain legitimacy.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, known for supporting Muslim residents, is aligning with anti-Muslim GOP Rep. Andy Ogles, who advocates deporting Muslims like Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Blakeman will keynote a gala honoring Ogles, alongside figures like Rudy Giuliani, drawing criticism from Muslim community leaders for promoting Islamophobic rhetoric.