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CAIR condemned Texas Governor Greg Abbott for opposing airport wudu foot-washing stations, calling it anti-Muslim political theater. DFW airport canceled plans for the stations after Abbott threatened to withdraw state funding, while Houston's airport already has them.
The US Supreme Court ruled that a Rastafari inmate cannot sue prison employees for cutting his dreadlocks, citing that the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act does not allow individual claims for financial damages. The ruling upheld a lower court decision, with conservative justices arguing the relevant law does not permit lawsuits against individual employees who have not consented to liability.
Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are prevented from performing the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca for a third year in a row due to Israel's border closures. The war and blockade have destroyed the dreams of many, including the elderly, who had waited decades for the journey. At least 71 people who had won pilgrimage slots in previous years were killed in the war before they could go.
A large faith rally in Washington, D.C., has reignited debate about Christian nationalism in the United States. Supporters emphasize traditional values and religious liberty, while critics express concern over the blurring of church-state boundaries. The event underscores deep societal divisions over the role of religion in politics.
