…how it bridges people, and brings people together.” By sharing her family’s experiences in coming to New York City from Pakistan, Ms. Ali personalized the experiences of many Muslim families…
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Washington, D.C. February 29, 2012 KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights welcomes news that the U.S. Department of Justice has begun reviewing complaints about warrantless surveillance by the New…
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By: Engy Abdelkader, Esq. “In 2000, Layla and Ahmed were married in an Islamic religious ceremony in Egypt. Layla recently filed for divorce in New Jersey and her husband moved to…
…of Appeals of New York Husband and Wife were married in 1966 in a Jewish marriage ceremony in the U.S.. Prior to the ceremony, both parties signed a “ketubah,” in…
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…child must be raised in accordance with the Muslim faith. Arain v. Arain, 209 A.D.2d 406, 619 N.Y.S.2d 591 (1994); Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, Second Department The…
…in New Jersey and Egypt. The couple had one son, born 1992. The son had lived with the Mother since his birth. For the duration of the marriage, the Mother…
…Rashid recommend that law students stay informed about the news and especially avoid spreading fake news as this undermines the work being done to spread the truth. Finally, be civically engaged,…
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On the day after the President signed executive order 37496, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,” KARAMAH joined over 100 Muslim lawyers in New York…
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On August 4th, Linda Sarsour, an activist and community organizer, lectured about her work as a community organizer in New York City. She first differentiated between activism and community organizing….
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…support that would otherwise be common for any newcomer joining a religious group. Her “how” involved training and helping new female converts connect with other Muslim sisters. Finally her “what”…
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