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politics1 month ago•20 min saved

Abbott Targets Airport Grants Over Muslim Ablution Facilities

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to claw back state and federal funding from Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston airports after plans for ablution facilities used for Muslim prayer surfaced; he sent letters to airport chiefs and to the U.S. Transportation Secretary seeking investigations, arguing the facilities discriminate based on religion. DFW canceled its planned station, while Houston’s facility has existed since 2024. The move fits a pattern of anti-Islam rhetoric in Texas GOP politics, with Abbott spotlighting funding leverage to press issues favored by his base.

via The Texas Tribune|

#ablution #dallas-fort-worth #greg-abbott

travel1 month ago•3 min saved

DFW Looks to Add Pre-Security Ablution Stations for Muslim Travelers

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is evaluating adding an additional ablution (foot-washing) station on the pre-security side of Terminal D for Muslim travelers, supplementing two existing post-security stations. The proposal is still under review and has not been approved; airport officials estimate funding around $120,000, to be covered by the airport (not taxpayer dollars). Two stations were previously added to the Interfaith Chapel in 2019, and DFW remains one of the world’s busiest airports.

via FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth|

#ablution #dfw #pre-security