CAIR: Salah Sarsour arrest is about free speech, advocates say in D.C. – Wisconsin Examiner
Nihad Awad, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said of Sarsour, “He has spent more than 30 years of his life strengthening those around him. As a Palestinian resident of this country, he has built a huge community. He’s a business owner, a job creator, a leader who is well respected in the inter-faith community, among elected officials, and a diversity of communities fighting in the state of Wisconsin.”
CAIR: US Muslim groups urge release of Palestinian community leader – Anadolu Agency
CAIR: Muslim groups rally in Washington over ICE detention of Palestinian community leader – TRT World
CAIR: Outcry grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon – Al Jazeera
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called on Trump and Congress to intervene and end Israeli violations after the destruction of the statue.
“For years, our government has ignored and enabled persistent Israeli attacks on churches and Christians in Lebanon, Gaza, and elsewhere,” CAIR said.
“Our message to American public officials is simple: If you continue sending more weapons and provide political cover for Israel’s rogue actions, you own what you see in this picture.”
CAIR: Netanyahu Says Israel Is Refuge for Christians After Bombing Countless Churches – Truthout
CAIR-AZ: Democrats blast ‘racist’ anti-Muslim bills that GOP pass wordlessly – Phoenix New Times
CAIR: ‘Hateful, Bigoted’ Chip Roy Introduces MAMDANI Act in Congress – Common Dreams
CAIR: Harvard reportedly investigating Republican Club over social media post about Muslim group’s campus event – FOX
Muslim civil rights group The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) also urged Harvard to act.
In a letter to Harvard President Alan M. Garber on April 14, the group demanded the university take “immediate disciplinary action” against the Harvard Republican Club for its “abusive targeting of Muslim students celebrating Eid” and “publicly condemn Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism.”
CAIR: ‘I’ve become stronger:’ Leqaa Kordia on life after ICE detention – Mondoweiss