CAIR, Other Civil Rights Groups to Hold News Conference Following Md. Court Arguments Challenging Trump’s Latest Muslim Ban
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/15/2017) – On Monday, October 16, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will join other civil rights organizations at a news conference outside a federal court in Maryland following 2 p.m. arguments in three separate but related challenges to the Trump administration’s latest “Muslim ban.” Immediately following the arguments, the groups will hold […]
CAIR-NY, MCN, YAMA to Hold Prayer and Vigil Against Trump’s Muslim Ban 3.0
(NEW YORK, NY, 10/15/17) – Later today, the New York chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), Muslim Community Network (MCN), the Yemeni American Merchants Association (YAMA), and other community partners will host a #NoMuslimBanEver prayer and vigil in Foley Square to protest President Trump’s Muslim Ban 3.0. This event will begin with words from […]
CAIR-LA, Coalition Partners to Host Poster Making Parties in Support of 10/15 #NoMuslimBanEver March and Rally
(LOS ANGELES, CA, 10/14/2017) – On Saturday, October 14, the Greater Los Angeles Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) and a coalition of partner organizations will hold two events in which community members and allies will gather to make posters in preparation for the October 15 #NoMuslimBanEver March and Rally. More information about […]
CAIR-LA, Coalition Partners Announce #NoMuslimBanEver Los Angeles March and Rally on October 15
(LOS ANGELES, CA, 10/13/2017) — On Sunday, October 15, the Greater Los Angeles Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) and a coalition of partner organizations will hold a #NoMuslimBanEver March and Rally in Downtown Los Angeles. The March and Rally is a response to the Trump administration’s unconstitutional “Muslim Ban 3.0” and the continued marginalization of […]
CAIR-WA Joins Coalition to Launch Week of #NoMuslimBanEver Protests
(SEATTLE, WA, 10/13/2017) – – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Washington) today announced that it is joining a coalition of organizations in launching a series of #NoMuslimBanEver protests leading up to the implementation of the Trump administration’s new “Muslim Ban.” CAIR-Washington said actions begin Sunday, October 15 with “No Ban, No […]
CAIR: Hearing Friday in Case of Murdered Virginia Muslim Teen Nabra Hassanen
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/12/17) – On Friday, October 13, representatives of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will hold a news conference with the family of a murdered Virginia Muslim teen following a preliminary hearing in the case. The hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. in Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (4110 Chain […]
CAIR-MN to Hold #NoMuslimBanEver Protests Across Minneapolis
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 10/12/2017) – – Later today, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will hold several “#NoMuslimBanEver” protests across Minneapolis to bring awareness to the ongoing resistance to President Trump’s “Muslim Ban 3.0.” The U.S. Supreme Court was expected to hear oral arguments on October 10 as to whether the Trump […]
CAIR-Michigan Files Department of Civil Rights Complaint on Behalf of Detroit Worker
(FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, 10/11/17) — The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today filed a formal complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights on behalf of a Michigan Muslim who asserts being subjected to discrimination in the workplace. The individual, who worked as a mechanic for Metro Cars, reports having faced discriminatory […]
CAIR Calls on Congress to Probe Reports of Russian Attacks Against U.S. Muslims in 2016 Election
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/11/2017) -The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today sent a letter to U.S. House and Senate committee leaders investigating the Russian government’s interference in the 2016 election, requesting that they consider new reports that Russian operatives carried out online attacks against the American Muslim community. […]
Action Alert: Comedian Jeremy McLellan to Entertain at CAIR’s 23rd Annual Banquet
Past events have been sold out, no tickets are sold at the door — so register TODAY to reserve your place (WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/11/17) – Attendees at CAIR’s 23rd annual banquet on Saturday, October 28, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va., will be entertained by comedian Jeremy McLellan. A recent profile of McLellan […]