CAIR in the News

CAIR in the News, July 2, 2025

CAIR-Philadelphia: Faith, fabric and fairness. From Philly lifeguard to accidental activist. – The Philadelphia Inquirer

CAIR-WA: Statewide hate crimes and bias incidents hotline now active in Clark, King, and Spokane counties – Washington State | Office of the Attorney General – | WA.gov

“We hope that this hotline will provide culturally competent support, build trust with the Muslim community, and encourage more community members to report incidents,” said Sabrene Odeh, a legal advocate with the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Washington state. “We hope that it will allow for better understanding of Islamophobia, improve the accuracy of future community facing programs and initiatives, and provide the support that resonates with our community members. Representation of the Muslim community in the development and implementation of this hotline reinforces the message that the safety of Muslims is prioritized and valued.”

CAIR-Texas: Texas County GOP Chair Slammed for Controversial Anti-Muslim Poll – ESPN

CAIR-LA: Lawsuit alleges O.C. deputies forced 2 Muslim women to remove their hijabs – Los Angeles Times

CAIR-LA: Lawsuit Alleges OC Sheriff’s Department Violated Two Muslim Women’s Civil Rights – Voice of OC

CAIR-LA: Muslim women’s head coverings were forcibly removed by jailers after UCI protest, lawsuit alleges – Orange County Register

CAIR-LA Sues Over Forced Removal of Two Women’s Hijabs – KTLA 5

CAIR-LA: OC deputies forcibly removed 2 Muslim women’s hijabs during protest at UC Irvine, lawsuit claims – ABC7

CAIR-LA: 2 Muslim women claim O.C. deputies forced them to remove their hijabs – KNX

CAIR-LA: Protesters sue Orange County over forced hijab removal – Courthouse News

CAIR: Muslim inmates in Oregon sue over unequal treatment of religious practices – KATU

CAIR: Oregon Department of Corrections denied incarcerated Muslims halal meals, visitation, lawsuit alleges – KOIN

CAIR: Muslim men allege religious discrimination in Oregon prison system – oregonlive.com

CAIR: UCI designated a ‘hostile campus’ for Palestinian and Muslim students – New University

CAIR-Philadelphia: Muslim Teen Lifeguard Fired Over Modest Swimwear, Sparking Discrimination Dispute – Eurweb