The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today thanked the more than 300 community members who registered and took part in the 2026 Maryland Muslim Lobby Day at the state capitol in Annapolis last evening, noting that their civic engagement helped advance the Muslim community’s priorities during this legislative session.
Muslim community members, coalition partners, students, faith leaders, and advocates gathered at the Maryland House of Delegates to meet with legislators and advocate for a broad legislative agenda centered on civil rights, education equity, youth justice reform, voting protections, immigrant rights, and ethical stewardship of public resources.
Read more about the 2026 Muslim Lobby Day legislative priorities.
SEE: CAIR Maryland, IMAN Network Announce Legislative Priorities for 2026 Maryland Muslim Lobby Day
In addition to the lobby day, community members witnessed the historic establishment of the Maryland Legislative Muslim Caucus aimed at strengthening civic engagement, advancing equitable public policy, and amplifying the priorities of Maryland’s diverse Muslim communities.
Lobby day attendees seated in the House Gallery during the Caucus announcement made on the House Floor received a standing ovation from legislators.
In a statement, CAIR Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry:
“We thank the IMAN Network, our allies and community partners and all those who attended this lobby day to advocate for dignity, rights and justice. Our Muslim communities are strong, resilient, dynamic and committed to defending justice for all Americans. We also congratulate Maryland Muslims on the establishment of the Legislative Muslim Caucus and look forward to seeing it work to strengthen civic engagement and advance just policies.”
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CONTACT: CAIR Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, zchaudry@cair.com, 410-971-6062; CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com