Global Politics Report Editorial
Islamophobia’s Rise in Texas: ‘I Won’t Rest Until Every Muslim Is Gone’
Muslim communities have been growing for decades, particularly around Dallas. Now, conservatives want to roll up the welcome mat.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Policy
Published: Aug. 17, 2026 at 11:55 AM ET
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Original source: The New York Times