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Rowaida Abdelaziz
Reporter, HuffPost 
HuffPost'I Can Breathe Again': Affected Families Celebrate The End Of The Muslim Ban
“It is so beautiful and it’s just so amazing to see how one signature can make such a big difference."
HuffPostBiden Rescinds Trump's Muslim Travel Ban
The new president signed the executive order ending the bar on travel from several Muslim-majority countries on his first day in office.
HuffPostBiden Launches Effort To Undo Trump's Damage On Immigration
The reforms signal a new and welcomed era for immigrants, who were among Trump’s favorite scapegoats and targets.
HuffPostBlack Americans Are Getting Vaccinated At Lower Rates Than White Americans, Study Finds
Black and Asian Americans are among the most hard-hit communities, but experts are concerned about whether proper resources and information are reaching them.
HuffPostFear Of Deportation Is Keeping Undocumented Immigrants From Seeking Vaccination
Nearly 11 million undocumented immigrants reside in the U.S., and hundreds of thousands of them work in essential services.
HuffPostTrump’s Legacy Through The Eyes Of Those His Presidency Hurt
From inciting violence to separating families, the repercussions of the Trump administration’s policies and rhetoric will be felt for a long time.
HuffPostNot In The Middle East Or Latin America: The Capitol Storming Was All-American
The reality is the use of violent force and intimidation for political gain has always been part of the U.S. narrative.
HuffPostWith Georgia Wins, These Progressive Policy Dreams *Might* Actually Come True
Democrats are hopeful they can make some major policy gains with Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in the Senate and Joe Biden in the White House.
HuffPostImmigrant Women File Lawsuit Against ICE And Georgia Doctor Alleging Medical Abuse
More than 30 women say they were subject to non-consensual invasive medical procedures.
HuffPostMuslim Men Kicked Off Flight Over Arabic Text Messages
Despite being cleared by law enforcement, Abobakkr and Mohamed, two American Muslims, were prohibited from reboarding their original flight.
HuffPostPervasive Surveillance Tactics Have Haunted Muslim Americans For Years
Decades of discriminatory profiling and government surveillance have eroded trust, vilified Muslim Americans and traumatized a community.
HuffPostTennessee Association Amends Rules For Hijab-Wearing School Athletes
Students who wear the headscarves will no longer be required to seek a waiver to participate in sports.
HuffPost‘They Were Watching Us, Not Watching Our Backs’
A chilling report on the Christchurch massacre is an indictment of institutional Islamophobia — in New Zealand and Silicon Valley — that led to 51 deaths.
HuffPostWomen From Travel Ban Countries More Likely To Give Birth Prematurely: Study
New research shows a severe and lasting impact of President Donald Trump's Muslim travel ban.
HuffPostImmigrants At New Jersey ICE Facility On Hunger Strike To Protest Unsafe Conditions
Detainees at Bergen County Jail have described rat infestations, undrinkable water and a high-risk environment for spreading COVID-19.
HuffPostAfter Years Apart, Muslim Families Split By Trump's Travel Ban Have High Hopes For Biden
Families like the Salems are eager to see if the Biden administration will follow through on promises to help separated families and refugees.
HuffPostMuslim and Arab Voters May Have Secured Biden's Michigan Win
Biden beat Trump by roughly 150,000 votes in Michigan, where Hillary Clinton lost by just 11,000 votes in 2016.
HuffPostMuslim American Lawmakers Mark Historic Firsts Across Several States
Five Democratic politicians made history last night by becoming the first Muslim state legislative lawmakers in Wisconsin, Florida and Delaware.
HuffPost10 Muslim Americans Explain Why They Support Trump
While several Muslim Americans said they didn't like when the president has made xenophobic statements, they are willing to overlook it.
HuffPostMotivated Muslim Voters Could Prove Consequential In Key Swing States
Although Muslim Americans make up only 1% of the U.S. population, their concentration in battleground states could determine the 2020 election.
HuffPostParents Of Color Speak Out After Sen. Kamala Harris’ Name Is Mocked
“If white people can say 'Phoebe' or 'Arnold Schwarzenegger,' they could definitely say a Nadia, Roberto or a Zakir. It’s not brain surgery, it’s laziness."
HuffPostGOP Defends Amy Coney Barrett’s Religion But Stayed Silent When Muslims Were Under Attack
“If a Muslim woman was nominated to SCOTUS you would see Republicans lose their mind about her religious background,” Rep. Ilhan Omar tweeted.
HuffPostTrump’s Presidency Will Impact Refugees Long After He Leaves Office
Even if Trump loses the election in November, it won't be easy to rebuild the programs and sift through backlogs caused by his administration.
HuffPostMuslims Are Least Likely Faith Group To Back Trump, But That Support Is Rising, Poll Finds
The survey by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding found, however, that Muslim Americans overwhelmingly prefer a Democrat for president.
HuffPostICE Deports Immigrant Father Who Sued Agents For Assault
“Defendants ruthlessly beat him, injuring his neck, and twice subjected him to painful tasings that burned his body,” Bakhodir Madjitov's lawsuit reads.