CAIR-CT: 2 Connecticut mosques receive hateful phone calls, police investigating says Muslim rights group – NBC
Video: CAIR-CT Issues Security Alert to Mosques After Reports of Additional Anti-Muslim Calls Across CT
CAIR-CT: Islamic Group Condemns ‘Anti-Muslim’ Voicemail Targeting Vernon Mosque – Patch
CAIR-MN: Advocacy group calls for investigation after viral Shakopee confrontation video – MPR
Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said Thursday the group wants local, state and federal authorities to examine the video for possible civil rights violations.
“We want to make sure that law enforcement do their due diligence and care in a matter of assessing the reality of what took place here,” Hussein said.
“I think it’s clear that this type of harassment, that is blatantly racist targeting a Somali family, deserves to be reviewed,” he said.” he said.
CAIR-AZ: Bowles faces backlash over social media posts – Glendale Star
Representatives from CAIR also responded to the controversy, condemning Bowles’ actions.
“If Board Member Bowles were to act on these beliefs in her official capacity, it would be an unlawful violation of the Civil Rights Act,” CAIR civil rights attorney Martin Quezada said. “Muslim students cannot afford a board member who sees them as a threat rather than as children in her care.”
CAIR: Texas Poised to Add Bible Stories to Public School Curriculum – Truthout
Islamophobia has become commonplace at Texas State Board of Education meetings, prompting complaints by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and other groups.
CAIR: Tucker Carlson does U-turn on past Islamophobic views—’I was hysterical’ – Newsweek
CAIR: Court’s TPS ruling hits Haitians hard in Massachusetts, big win for Trump – Boston Herald
Council on American-Islamic Relations Executive Director Nihad Awad said “policies that target these families for deportation because of their race and ethnicity are contrary to our nation’s values.”
“Congress should pursue legislative solutions to make clear that courts do indeed have the authority to review TPS termination decisions, to recognize the contributions of TPS recipients, and to protect families from unnecessary hardship and separation,” Awad said.
CAIR: Opponents of SCOTUS opinion: ‘It’s open season on TPS holders’ – Public News Service
CAIR-CA: Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End TPS Protections for Haitians and Syrians, Drawing Sharp Criticism from Advocates – Davis Vanguard
CAIR-MA: Advocacy group alleges anti-Muslim campaign after Newton Eid celebration – Patch