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Record Anti-Muslim Complaints Surge Amid Trump's Policies

3/10/2026

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In 2025, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reported a record 8,683 anti-Muslim and anti-Arab complaints in the United States linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Most complaints involved employment discrimination and immigration issues.
Advocates say Trump's actions targeting Somali Americans and Afghan immigrants violate due process.
CAIR raised concerns about free speech.
A Florida court blocked CAIR's designation as a terrorist group.

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Story summary

In 2025, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reported a record 8,683 anti-Muslim and anti-Arab complaints in the United States linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Most complaints involved employment discrimination and immigration issues.
Advocates say Trump's actions targeting Somali Americans and Afghan immigrants violate due process.
CAIR raised concerns about free speech.
A Florida court blocked CAIR's designation as a terrorist group.