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Muslim Community Lobby Against Anti-Muslim Bills in Tennessee

4/20/2026

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Over 100 Muslim students and community leaders lobbied Tennessee lawmakers against two bills perceived as anti-Muslim.
They urged lawmakers to reject the bills, including one mandating the biblical term 'Judea and Samaria' for the West Bank and another requiring English for driver's license exams.
Representative Andy Ogles criticized Muslims, claiming they aim to 'Islamify Tennessee'.
The event underscores ongoing anti-Muslim hostility in the South, reminiscent of post-9/11 sentiments.

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Over 100 Muslim students and community leaders lobbied Tennessee lawmakers against two bills perceived as anti-Muslim.
They urged lawmakers to reject the bills, including one mandating the biblical term 'Judea and Samaria' for the West Bank and another requiring English for driver's license exams.
Representative Andy Ogles criticized Muslims, claiming they aim to 'Islamify Tennessee'.
The event underscores ongoing anti-Muslim hostility in the South, reminiscent of post-9/11 sentiments.