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Articles by Niraj Warikoo

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Dearborn mayor tells resident he’s not welcome in city after opposing sign for Arab leader

September 12, 2025 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) The mayor of Dearborn ripped into a resident who objected to the placing of two signs in the city honoring an Arab American leader, telling the resident he’s “not welcome here.” In his fiery remarks at Tuesday’s council meeting […]

Government & Politics

Donald Trump picks Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib for ambassador to Kuwait

March 7, 2025 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) President Donald Trump announced Friday evening that Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib will be his next ambassador to Kuwait. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social account, saying Ghalib had helped him win Michigan, which has the highest percentage […]

Government & Politics

Trump meets Arab Americans in Dearborn, vows to bring peace in Middle East

November 1, 2024 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Donald Trump met with Arab American supporters Friday afternoon at a halal cafe in Dearborn, vowing to bring peace to the Middle East if he’s elected, and repeatedly criticizing Liz Cheney. “You’re going to have peace in the Middle […]

Government & Politics

Arab Americans ‘thrilled’ Biden stepping down, but want new Gaza policy

July 22, 2024 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Arab American advocates in metro Detroit are relieved President Joe Biden announced Sunday he’s stepping down as the Democratic Party nominee, blaming him for a war in Gaza that has resulted in thousands of deaths. And now, they’re hoping […]

Demonstrations

Woman who burned Quran outside Dearborn mosque vows to return to city

July 20, 2024 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) A woman from Oregon who burned a Quran outside a Dearborn mosque says she plans to return to the city by the end of the summer to again burn the holy book for Muslims. Sorbeah Almosa lit on fire […]

Clerics & Preachers

Group that held Dearborn rally says ‘Death to America’ chants were wrongful

April 11, 2024 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) The group that held a rally in Dearborn last week during which some chanted “Death to America” said the anti-American remarks were wrongful and surprising. But it added that they will not back down from criticizing U.S. foreign policy. […]

Government & Politics

Hamtramck City Council to remain only all-Muslim council in US as LGBTQ+ candidate loses

November 8, 2023 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Hamtramck City Council will remain the only all-Muslim council in the U.S. after a community arts worker, Lynn Blasey, came in fourth place in a six-person race for three council seats. Mayor Pro Tem Mohammed Hassan, one of three […]

Academics & Education

Ex-Trump advisor Michael Flynn visits Hamtramck to engage with Muslims and mayor

September 12, 2023 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Michael Flynn, a retired Army general who once served as former President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, is reaching out to Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib and the Muslim community in metro Detroit to form a broad conservative coalition. Flynn, […]

Government & Politics

Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib fires back at politicians criticizing city’s LGBTQ flag ban

June 18, 2023 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Facing criticism from some elected officials in metro Detroit, Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib is defending a resolution he supported that banned the display of LGBTQ+ and political flags from city property. The six-member Hamtramck City Council voted unanimously last […]

Government & Politics

Hamtramck considers banning LGBTQ Pride flags on city property

June 13, 2023 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Hamtramck may ban the display of LGBTQ Pride flags on government buildings and city property such as sidewalks. A resolution on the agenda for Tuesday night’s city council meeting, introduced by Hamtramck Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Mohammed Hassan, […]

Government & Politics

Dearborn makes history with Eid, Ramadan observances

April 15, 2023 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) After 10 p.m. on a recent Saturday night in Dearborn, crowds started to form around the downtown area in the western part of the city near Michigan Avenue. Organized by city officials for the Islamic month of Ramadan, a […]

Government & Politics

Hamtramck approves proclamation supporting Palestinians

March 2, 2023 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Hamtramck city council this week approved a proclamation expressing support for Palestinians and opposing military aid to “all repressive governments.” The proclamation did not mention Israel, but appeared to criticize the country, drawing criticism from some residents and support […]

Animals

Hamtramck council approves Islamic animal sacrifices at home

January 11, 2023 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) After several months of contentious debate and pressure from Muslim residents, Hamtramck City Council voted Tuesday night to allow the religious sacrifice of animals on residential property. Muslims often slaughter animals during the holiday of Eid al-Adha and Hamtramck […]

Crime

Suspect in antisemitic attack moons Detroit judge as bond is revoked

December 6, 2022 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) The suspect charged in an antisemitic attack in Bloomfield Township last week mooned a Wayne County judge Tuesday during a hearing in a separate case involving a charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer two years ago. Hassan Yehia Chokr, 35, […]

Crime

Police: Dearborn suspect told people at Michigan synagogue they were ‘going to die’

December 5, 2022 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) A Dearborn man charged in an antisemitic attack at a historic synagogue in Bloomfield Township remained in custody Monday afternoon after a magistrate set a bond of $1 million at an arraignment where the suspect shouted derogatory and anti-Jewish […]

Crime

Dearborn man charged in antisemitic incident at Michigan synagogue

December 4, 2022 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) A Dearborn man has been charged with two counts of ethnic intimidation in what officials said was an antisemitic attack at a historic synagogue and preschool for Jewish students in Bloomfield Township. Hassan Yehia Chokr, 35, was arrested by […]

Academics & Education

Dearborn divisions over LGBTQ books spur national debate as candidates compete for votes

October 30, 2022 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Conflict in Dearborn over LGBTQ books in public schools has drawn national attention among Muslims as liberals and conservatives clash over differing views on religion while political candidates in Michigan campaign in the diverse Detroit suburb. Amid concern about […]

Academics & Education

LGBTQ and faith communities struggle for unity in Dearborn, Hamtramck

October 10, 2022 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) The protest began with a prayer. On a Sunday afternoon last month in Dearborn, Nagi Almudhegi took the stage to address the crowd gathered outside Henry Ford Centennial Library to demonstrate against some LGBTQ books in Dearborn Public Schools’ libraries. […]

Government & Politics

Dearborn, Wayne County clerks concerned about Arabic ballots

April 1, 2022 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) The clerks of Dearborn and Wayne County are raising concerns about Arabic-language ballots in Dearborn, saying that implementing them in time for the August primary may not be possible. The Dearborn City Council voted unanimously March 22 on a resolution that […]

Government & Politics

Dearborn council approves resolution requiring Arabic-language election materials

March 23, 2022 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Dearborn City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night requiring that ballots and other election materials be translated into Arabic. The council voted 7-0 in favor of a resolution introduced by Councilman Mustapha Hammoud that will mandate translation into the […]

Law Enforcement

New police chief in Dearborn to be first Muslim to lead department

December 20, 2021 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) A veteran of the Dearborn Police Department will be the city’s next police chief, Mayor-elect Abdullah Hammoud announced Monday. Starting Jan. 1, Cmdr. Issa Shahin, who has served with Dearborn Police since 1998, will be the first Muslim to lead the […]

Government & Politics

Hamtramck City Council will be all Muslim, likely first in US, in January

November 5, 2021 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) The six-member City Council of Hamtramck will consist of all Muslims starting in January, another historic first for the metro Detroit city known for its sizable immigrant population. The newly elected mayor, Amer Ghalib, 42, is also Muslim, which means all […]

Government & Politics

Abdullah Hammoud elected first Arab American mayor of Dearborn

November 3, 2021 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) In a historic victory, a 31-year-old state legislator born to immigrants from Lebanon defeated a 66-year-old veteran politician to become the first mayor of Arab descent of Dearborn, a city long known for its sizable population with roots in […]

Government & Politics

Arab American advocates ask Dearborn for Arabic-language voting help, ballots

July 19, 2021 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Arab American advocates are asking the city of Dearborn to provide more voting information and ballots in Arabic language with the Aug. 3 primary for local races approaching. After complaints from civil rights advocates, the city added to its […]

Interfaith

Dearborn police chief apologizes for liking Facebook post supporting Israel

May 29, 2021 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) After facing criticism from some in the Arab American community, Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad has apologized for liking a Facebook post that showed support for Israel. In his apology, Haddad also called for a free Palestine. Earlier this […]

Demonstrations

Arab Americans blast President Biden and Democrats over Israel support

May 18, 2021 Niraj Warikoo and Miriam Marini  

(Detroit Free Press) Saying they feel betrayed, thousands of Arab Americans protested across Dearborn on Tuesday afternoon as President Joe Biden arrived in the city to tour a Ford Rouge plant, blasting the president over his support for Israel during its conflict with Palestinians. […]

Demonstrations

Arab Americans plan to protest Biden’s visit to Dearborn amid tensions over Israeli-Palestinian conflict

May 18, 2021 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) As tensions heat up in the Middle East between Israelis and Palestinians, metro Detroit’s Jewish and Arab American communities are reacting with frustration and anger at times, but also are looking at ways to keep the peace among the […]

Legal

Saima Mohsin to be 1st Muslim US attorney next month

January 24, 2021 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Starting next month, the new top federal prosecutor in Detroit will be Saima Mohsin, the first Muslim to be a U.S. attorney in Michigan and the country, according to federal officials and Muslim advocates. On Feb. 2, Mohsin, 52, is to become the […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Sterling Heights hotel in dispute with city alleges anti-Muslim, anti-refugee bias

November 27, 2020 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) The owner of a Sterling Heights hotel who is Muslim and of Pakistani descent alleges in a lawsuit filed Monday that city officials targeted and drove him out of business because of his faith and ethnicity and because he had […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Mike Bloomberg’s outreach to Arab Americans, Muslims in Michigan stirs debate

February 18, 2020 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Mike Bloomberg’s outreach to Arab American and Muslim communities in metro Detroit has sparked an intense debate, with some criticizing him over his past support of surveillance of their population in New York City when he was mayor. This […]

Clerics & Preachers

FBI’s killing of Detroit Muslim leader 10 years ago haunts communities

October 28, 2019 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Ten years ago Monday, about 20 FBI agents in helmets and military gear swarmed into a warehouse in Dearborn, the red laser dots from their M4 rifles flickering around the room. A few minutes after 12 noon, one of the […]

Burkini

State: Dearborn employee fired for anti-Muslim remarks did not commit misconduct

June 19, 2019 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) The state of Michigan has determined that a former city of Dearborn employee who was fired for making anti-Muslim remarks online did not commit misconduct and is eligible to receive unemployment benefits. Bill Larion, 58, was terminated by the […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Muslim employees say they increasingly face bias in the workplace

April 24, 2019 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) In Troy, a 25-year-old employee at an aerospace testing company who is Muslim says he was disparaged and mocked with pork products after his supervisor found out he was Muslim. In Taylor, a Muslim worker said he was belittled […]

Clerics & Preachers

Muslim advocates raise concerns about Detroit Police fatal shooting

October 3, 2018 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) Michigan State Police is now investigating the Detroit Police officer-involved shooting last month that killed Detric Driver, whose death is sparking criticism from his friends and some Muslim-American groups. Driver was shot several times during an early morning police raid […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Federal DHS grants on extremism concern Muslims in Michigan

September 16, 2018 Niraj Warikoo  

(Detroit Free Press) The week before Donald Trump was inaugurated last year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded a Lebanese-American group in Dearborn $500,000 as part of a government effort to counter violent extremism known as CVE. The department also gave […]

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