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South China Morning PostJapan sees rise in anti-Muslim incidents as population grows
Reports describe increased online misinformation and abusive messages directed at mosques. The Muslim population reached an estimated 420,000 by the end of 2024.
jpost.comJewish LGBTQ Group Barred From Rome Pride Parade
Keshet Italia was excluded from the June 14, 2025 Rome Pride event after declining to join a statement condemning Israeli actions in Gaza. The organization called the decision antisemitic.
nypost.comPark Slope Food Coop Faces Complaint Over Israel Product Boycott
A discrimination complaint was filed against the Park Slope Food Coop after members voted to stop selling goods from Israel. The complaint cites a New York state law that bars businesses from boycotting products based on national origin.
The TimesFreelance Journalist Files Discrimination Claim Over Bar Internship Scheme
Sophie Corcoran has filed a discrimination claim against the Bar Council and the 10,000 Interns Foundation. The claim states that the internship programme is open only to black students. The Bar Council and the foundation have filed a defence and stated that the programme is lawf…
New York PostNew York Times Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Deputy Editor Hiring
A federal court filing names the individuals involved in a discrimination complaint against the New York Times. The complaint alleges a white male editor was passed over for a deputy real-estate editor position.
France 24International Day Against Homophobia Observed on May 17
May 17 marks the annual observance of the International Day Against Homophobia. The day focuses on efforts to address discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. France 24 reported on the observance with a guest appearance from a foundation representative.
BBCFederal Court Doubles Damages Against Giggle App Founder in Gender Identity Discrimination Case
The Federal Court of Australia on Friday dismissed Sall Grover's appeal and upheld Roxanne Tickle's cross-appeal in the Tickle v Giggle case. Justices ruled that Grover directly discriminated against Tickle by removing her from the women-only app based on gender-related appearanc…
BBC NewsAustralian Federal Court Doubles Damages to AU$40,000 in Appeal Over Exclusion of Transgender Woman from Female-Only App
Australia's Federal Court dismissed Sall Grover's appeal on Friday and ruled that Roxanne Tickle, a transgender woman, was directly discriminated against when removed from the Giggle for Girls app. The court doubled the original compensation to AU$20,000, equivalent to $14,000 or…
lamag.comJustice Department Finds Yale Medical School Used Race in Admissions
A federal probe concluded that Yale University’s medical school discriminated against white and Asian applicants in its admissions process. The finding marks the second such action against a major medical school in eight days. Officials released the determination on Thursday.
middleeasteye.netJudge Strikes Historical Allegations from CUNY Anti-Semitism Lawsuit
A federal judge granted a motion to strike paragraphs detailing the history of the Jewish people and the establishment of Israel from a lawsuit filed by an Israeli professor at City University of New York. The plaintiff alleges religious and national origin discrimination after c…
nbcnews.comTwo Former Probationary Immigration Judges Sue Trump Administration After Being Dismissed
Carla Espinoza filed suit Tuesday and Kyra Lilien sued last week after their removals from the bench. The pair allege the Department of Justice targeted them based on race, sex, political affiliation and prior work with immigrant advocacy groups. At least 113 immigration judges h…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTucker Carlson Criticizes Campaign Against Country Club Exclusion of Jewish Child
Tucker Carlson described a father's public campaign against a country club for barring his Jewish toddler from a birthday party as 'repulsive' on his streaming show. The anecdote involves economist Catherine Rampell's family experience in 1990 at the Palm Beach Bath and Tennis Cl…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewArgentinian Judge to Face Trial for Antisemitism Over Social Media Remarks
An Argentinian judge is scheduled to be tried for antisemitism following discriminatory comments about Jewish people made on social media. This marks the first time such a trial has been initiated against a judge in Argentina.