CAIR-NJ: ICE raid of New Jersey Turkish kebab restaurant shocks and rattles local community – The New Arab
“From the moment Trump took office, there has been great concern and anxiety in the community,” Selaedin Maksut, executive director of the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, told The New Arab.
“We’re sure other ICE raids are happening that we’re not aware of. This family was well known, but not everyone has that kind of stage and platform,” he said.
CAIR-WA: Bill recognizing 2 Islamic holidays clears WA Senate: ‘We stand by all our communities’ – News Tribune
CAIR: Muslim group calls for making No Other Land available to US public – Al Jazeera
CAIR Calls on U.S. Film Companies to Distribute ‘No Other Land’ After Oscar Win
CAIR: Hate crimes rise in California, report reveals increase – ABC10
CAIR: Vigil held after Muslim-owned business in Berkeley vandalized – NBC
CAIR: Berkeley business defaced with anti-Muslim graffiti on first day of Ramadan – San Francisco Chronicle
CAIR-LA: During Ramadan, Southern California Muslims come together in prayer amid political turmoil – Orange County Register
Days before Ramadan started, the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) hosted its annual Muslim Community Action Network event in Laguna Hills, where panelists Linda Sarsour, Shaun King and Hussam Ayloush discussed how community solidarity is the “key to American Muslim power,” regardless of who holds office.
“Under the Trump administration, our community’s power remains rooted in our faith and collective action,” said Ayloush, executive director of CAIR LA, in a statement. “While his policies pose significant threats to our community’s rights, safety and well-being, we cannot despair or lose hope.”
CAIR-LA receives dozens of complaints every week from local Muslims facing religious and racial discrimination, Ayloush said.
CAIR: Observing Ramadan in Boston – The Boston Globe