Protests Against “Anti-Muslim” Citizenship Bill Sweep India

In India, protests against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill have spread to over a dozen cities, with the Indian government deploying troops, imposing curfews and shutting down internet access in an effort to stifle the growing protests. Many have denounced the citizenship bill as a major step toward the official marginalization of India’s 200 million Muslims. It provides a path to citizenship for immigrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan — unless they are Muslim. Security forces have clashed with students and shot dead protesters. This is India’s opposition Congress leader...