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Coalition Statement on Federal Court Preserving Ruling Vacating Unlawful Policies Targeting Immigrants Based on Country of Origin

By Democracy Forward, July 15, 2026 [Press Release] Providence, R.I. – In a victory for immigrants and the rule of law, a federal court considering a case challenging the Trump-Vance administration’s cruel country of origin policy today denied the government’s request to stay its June 5 ruling

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You're Invited! Power Shift: Arts and Advocacy from City Heights at the Museum of Contemporary Arts San Diego (MCASD), La Jolla

Hello! We invite you to a special event to connect, celebrate, and be inspired at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD), La Jolla! Join The AjA Project, Mid-City CAN, and the Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans (PANA) for: Power Shift: Arts and Advocacy from City

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Federal Court Vacates Trump-Vance Administration Policies Targeting Immigrants Based on Country of Origin

Providence, R.I. – In a victory for immigrant communities and the rule of law, a federal court today vacated and declared unlawful a series of Trump-Vance administration immigration policies that have…

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San Diego Muslim community leaders say mayor ignored them prior to attack

Many in the Muslim community criticized the mayor and police chief's comments in the aftermath of the attack on the Islamic Center. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp As San Diegans mourn the three men who died protecting the Islamic Center of San Diego from two attackers

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“Not In Our Name”

Sean Elo-Rivera began his comments by reading this letter from Muslim communities in San Diego who couldn't attend the budget meeting in person as it conflicted with celebrating Eid al-Adha on May 27, 2026. 0:00 /4:14 1× Statement on behalf of Muslim-led organizations:

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San Diego Muslim community leaders reflect on Islamic Center shooting

We hear from the leaders of two local community organizations about how San Diego's Muslim community is processing last week's events — and where healing begins.

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San Diego’s Muslim Community Questions Why A Security Guard — Not Local Police — Had To Protect Them

Community members said they're grateful to the three men who jumped into action to help save the nearly 140 schoolchildren at the mosque.

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‘He was my protector’: Daughter of security guard at San Diego mosque remembers her dad as her hero

Families of the other two victims, Nadir Awad and Mansour Kaziha, did not speak, but others at the press conference called them brave heroes whose losses are unfathomable.

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What we know about the victims of the San Diego mosque shooting

San Diego community mourns the loss of Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nader Awad, who are being remembered as heroes.

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Join Us Today, May 19th at 6:30pm - Interfaith Community Vigil

Dear friends, neighbors, and community members, We invite you to a candlelight vigil to honor and stand in solidarity with our community and the families of our shuhuda. Date: May 19th, 2026 (today) Time: 6:30pm Location: 4141 Ashford St., San Diego, CA 92111 at Lindbergh Neighborhood Park What to

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A Massacre Moved Him to Guard a Mosque. He Died in Its Defense.

Amin Abdullah and the two other men killed in the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego were instrumental in delaying its attackers, the city’s police chief said.

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Statement from Partnership for New Americans (PANA) in Response to the Attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego

We are heartbroken and terrified for our community following the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego today which left three community members dead and hundreds traumatized. Our hearts are with everyone who is injured, the families of victims, and the extended community.  According to news reports, San Diego