In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) told his followers: “You are not better than people (of other races) unless you excel them in piety.” Al-Tirmidhi
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CAIR-LA, Partners Welcome ‘Partial Victory’ in FBI v. Fazaga After SCOTUS Rules Muslim Plaintiffs Can Still Pursue Religious Discrimination Claims
Statement from CAIR-LA Executive Director Hussam Ayloush:
“The Court’s decision allows the Muslim American community and, specifically, the three plaintiffs in this case, to continue to seek justice. Our community in Southern California was targeted by the FBI, and continues to be a target to this day, for no other reason than our religious beliefs and practices. We are hopeful that our continued fight against the FBI’s overreaching surveillance of our community will lead to more awareness of the FBI’s unconstitutional actions and to the FBI being held accountable for its discrimination against the Muslim American community. We are hopeful that the lower courts will see this case for what it is—the unconstitutional targeting of a religious community by the federal government.”
Video: #CancelStudentDebt – CAIR+
Interest-based student loan have burdened millions of Americans with ever-increasing debt they can’t pay off. That’s why the American Muslim community is calling on President Biden to provide interest-free loans and #CancelStudentDebt now. Learn more in our new CAIR+ video.
Aisha bint Abu Bakr – #WomensHistoryMonth
Throughout her life, Aisha worked to empower women in Islamic society. She was a strong advocate for women’s education, and she opened the first madrasa, or Islamic school, for women in her home in Medina. Aisha is a role model to all Muslims, and her dedication to advocacy, justice and spreading knowledge is an inspiration to us in our work today.
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CAIR-Minnesota Welcomes Arrests for St. Paul Mosque Robbery, Thanks Law Enforcement Authorities
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today welcomed the arrest of suspects who allegedly robbed Masjid Al-Ihsan in St Paul, Minn.
Jeremy Allen Glass, 32, and Christopher Edward Hughes, 34, have been charged with second-degree burglary of the mosque and aiding and abetting auto theft and attempted theft.
CAIR-MN and community leaders had called for an FBI investigation of the robbery.
“We welcome these arrests and thank law enforcement authorities for their swift and effective actions in this case,” said CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein.
CAIR Backs Federal Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Historic African-American Cemeteries
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed support for a bipartisan federal bill sponsored by Representatives A. Donald McEachin (D-VA-04), Alma Adams (D-NC-12), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) in honor of Black History Month and to help preserve historic African-American burial sites across the nation.
H.R.6805, the African American Burial Grounds Preservation Act, would give the National Park Service $3 million a year for the preservation of African-American and other burial sites. A similar bill has been introduced in the Senate.
Last month, CAIR expressed support for a bill in the Virginia General Assembly that would help protect historic African-American and Native American cemeteries.
Introduced by House Delegate Danica A. Roem (D), HB 961 (Cemeteries; registration, publication prior to sale), would tighten requirements for notification of heirs before the sale of property containing graves.
“We welcome any legislation at the state or federal level designed to protect historic African-American and Native American cemeteries and burial sites,” said CAIR Director of Government Affairs Department Robert S. McCaw. “The historic sites of all Americans should be recognized and protected.
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CAIR Supports Efforts to Drop Alabama Confederate, White Supremacist Street Names
Montgomery leaders are considering changing the names of several streets named for Confederate and white supremacist historical figures, including members of the Ku Klux Klan. A list of street names to be considered for renaming was provided to the Montgomery City Council by a committee of local historians and educators…
“Racist traitors and terrorists who used violence to keep Black Americans from exercising their rights do not deserve to be honored with public memorials or street names,” said CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper. “We welcome these efforts by the city of Montgomery to rid itself of symbols of hate and urge cities nationwide to do the same.”
CAIR-New Jersey Condemns Racist, Obscene Banner Hung on Overpass
In a statement, CAIR-NJ Executive Director Selaedin Maksut said:
“We strongly condemn this racist banner and urge people of all backgrounds in our state to repudiate the growing bigotry and division we are witnessing in New Jersey and nationwide.”