Michigan
Michigan's El-Sayed campaign disavows PAC ad linking US inflation to Israel
Backed by Cenk Uygur, the spot drew criticism for invoking antisemitic tropes about US support for “killing Palestinians.”
Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed
Over 200 US rabbis demand US Senate candidate El-Sayed make Jewish safety commitments
'Flip the circuit breaker': Obama attacks Trump administration to boost Democrats in Michigan
Trump antisemitism official to visit Michigan synagogue weeks before midterms, backed by ZOA
The US Justice Department touted the event on its website with a link to a Zionist Organization of America registration page that solicits donations to become an event co-sponsor.
Jewish students join 'Nonnegotiable' campaign against El-Sayed over antisemitism, safety concerns
The students stated that they feel disappointed by their options in the Michigan Senate race.
El-Sayed says Israel, Iran have both proven 'dangerous' to US in Michigan Senate debate
Abdul El-Sayed repeatedly declined to say whether Iran poses a greater threat to the United States than Israel, arguing that "both of them have proven dangerous in their own way."
Justice Department announces first stop for national antisemitism task force initiative
The US Justice Department will launch its nationwide American Tour Against Hate in Michigan, bringing federal officials and resources directly to communities confronting antisemitism.
Former president Obama to join Michigan Senate nominee El-Sayed on campaign trail in Detroit
Abdul El-Sayed announced an October 24 campaign appearance with Barack Obama in Detroit, as Michigan’s Senate race divides Jewish voters.
Michigan nurse charged with helping immigrant flee ICE custody
The nurse "told the interviewers that she did not agree with ICE separating people from their families and that she knew she 'was going to set him free,'" an FBI special agent wrote.
Michigan Democrat leaders join Nonnegotiable campaign pressuring El-Sayed on Jewish safety, Israel
Nonnegotiable Michigan emphasized that the initiative is an invitation for candidates to engage with Jewish voters, not an ultimatum.
Persian student faces threats, harassment after asking Abdul El-Sayed to condemn IRGC
Iman Dashti, a student at the University of Michigan, confronted Abdul El-Sayed at a town hall event and pressed El-Sayed on whether he stood unequivocally against the IRGC.
US Senate candidate El-Sayed evades audience request to denounce IRGC, break silence on Iran
"I haven't heard anything from you about the protesters, Abdul," an audience member said. "That silence had a gaping hole in our community and I want to ask if you regret that silence"
Proposed Michigan resolution urges federal support for Israeli statehood, targets Hamas threats
The resolution, introduced by Rep. Gina Johnsen, emphasizes that "The State of Israel has a right to exist, and denying this is a form of antisemitism."