On Monday, February 2, the Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Florida (CAIR-FL), the state’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, will host the 2026 Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC) event.
CAIR-Florida has hosted or co-sponsored similar events in previous years on more than six different occasions.
Participants arrive in Tallahassee on February 2nd and will hold meetings with Florida senators and representatives.
The delegation will address key policy priorities affecting the First Amendment rights of speech, assembly, and petition. The legislative agenda includes:
- HB 1471: Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations / SB 1632: Ideologies Inconsistent with American Principles
- HB 1473: Public Records/Terrorist Organizations / SB 1634: Public Records and Meetings/Chief of Domestic Security
- CS/HB 31/ CS/SB 1106: Recognizing Judea & Samaria Act
- HB 111 / SB 1072: Antisemitism Task Force
In addition, the delegation’s agenda includes the recognition of Muslim American heritage.
The 2026 MDAC brings together a coalition of interfaith organizations, institutions, mosques, schools, community centers, immigrant advocacy groups, professionals, and individuals committed to civic engagement.
“We are at the Capitol today because our fundamental right to exist as a community is being debated in these halls,” said Hiba Rahim, Interim Executive Director at CAIR-FL. “Bills like HB 1471 and HB 1473 are a direct assault on the First Amendment. They create a dangerous system where the state can label our mosques and charities as ‘terrorist organizations’ using secret evidence that we are barred from seeing or challenging in court. By targeting beliefs and ideologies rather than criminal conduct, these bills don’t make Florida safer – they simply dismantle the constitutional protections that belong to every Floridian. We will not stand by while our institutions are targeted, and our rights are stripped away.”
Opportunities for Media and Elected Officials and Press Conference:
- Monday, February 2, 11:15-11:45 a.m. – Press Conference
- Press Conference venue will be provided to media contacts upon request.
- Press Conference will be streamed live via IG channels @CAIRFlorida https://www.instagram.com/cairflorida/ @CAIR_National https://www.instagram.com/cair_national/
- Participants include Representative Anna V. Eskamani, Representative Angie Nixon, Hiba Rahim, CAIR-Florida Interim Executive Director, and a family representative of Mohammed Ibrahim.
CAIR-FL is dedicated to enhancing understanding of Islam, protecting civil rights, promoting justice, and empowering American Muslims.
About CAIR-Florida:
CAIR-Florida is the state’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, foster dialogue, safeguard civil liberties for all, empower American Muslims, and form coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
La misión de CAIR-Florida es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, fomentar el diálogo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes estadounidenses, y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la comprensión mutua.
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CONTACT: Wilfredo A. Ruiz, CAIR-Florida Communications Director, 305-502-6749, wruiz@cair.com; Chelsea Mandrigues, Communications Coordinator, cmandrigues@cair.com, 813-705-5440