CAIR-MI Supports Censuring of Hamtramck City Council Member for Anti-Immigrant Comments
(FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, 9/26/2017) — The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today expressed support for the censure of a city council member in Hamtramck, Mich., for recent anti-immigrant comments. Early this month, Hamtramck Councilman Ian Perrotta blamed immigrant residents for what he deems a trash problem in the town, stating that it […]
CAIR Says SCOTUS Cancellation of ‘Muslim Ban’ Hearing Shows Need for Broad Court Rulings Against Religious Discrimination
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/25/17) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, said today that the cancellation of the U.S. Supreme Court’s October hearing on “Muslim ban” cases shows that the federal courts must broadly prohibit religious discrimination by the government. #NoMuslimBanEver Earlier today, the court canceled oral arguments […]
CAIR Community Advisory: What You Should Know About Muslim Ban 3.0
Dear Community Members, Muslim Ban 3.0 (“MB-3”) was signed yesterday. We are reviewing it to see how exactly it will be rolled out, but some general information based on what we know now is included below. Please note that this information is subject to change based on the various legal challenges that may be advanced in court. Please […]
CAIR, Maryland Muslim Leaders to Respond to President Trump’s Expanded Travel Ban, Urge Impacted Maryland Families to Seek Legal Assistance
(BALTIMORE, MD, 9/25/17) — On Monday, September 25, the Maryland Outreach Department of the Council on American-Islamic Relations will be joined by Maryland Muslim leaders to respond to President Trump’s expanded travel ban and encourage impacted families to contact the organization’s civil rights department to seek legal assistance. SEE: New Order Indefinitely Bars Almost All Travel From Seven […]
CAIR Says Trump‘s New Muslim Ban Order is Part of ‘Ugly White Supremacist Agenda’
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/24/17) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, said today that the latest version of President Trump’s “Muslim ban” executive order signed this evening is just one part of the administration’s “ugly white supremacist agenda.” #NoMuslimBanEver [MEDIA ADVISORY: CAIR will hold a media availability on […]
CAIR Urges Trump Administration Not to Issue New ‘Tailored’ Muslim Ban
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/22/17) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, urged the Trump Administration to refrain from issuing a new “tailored” Muslim Ban, noting that more stealthy attempts to implement that controversial executive order will be just as “unconstitutional and un-American” as the previous attempts. #NoMuslimBanEver SEE: Trump […]
CAIR-Oregon, Community Groups to Hold Rally in Support of Rohingya Muslims
(PORTLAND, OR, 9/22/17) — On Sunday, September 24, the Oregon chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Oregon) and a coalition of community organizations will hold a rally to educate, raise awareness and provide calls to action to end the ethnic cleansing targeting Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. What: Rally to Stop Rohingya Genocide When: Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 1:30-3:30 p.m. […]
CAIR-San Antonio to Co-Sponsor March Against Burma’s Ethnic Cleansing of Rohingya Muslims
(SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 9/22/17) — On Sunday, September 24, the San Antonio chapter of Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SA), Jews for Peace, Burmese Rohingya Muslim Community of San Antonio, and Mustafa Grocers will hold a March against the Burmese government’s ongoing ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims. WHAT: Rally Against Rohingya Muslim Genocide WHEN: Sunday, September […]
Action Alert: Imam Suhaib Webb to Speak 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., 9/22/17) – Nationally-known and respected Islamic scholar and community activist Imam Suhaib Webb will be a keynote speaker at CAIR’s 23rd annual banquet on Saturday, October 28, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott […]
CAIR-New Jersey to Join Interfaith Vigil Condemning Anti-Semitic Vandalism
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, 9/21/17) — On Sunday, September 24, the New Jersey Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) will take part in an interfaith vigil by Action Together Sussex County to condemn anti-Semitic vandalism discovered last Sunday at the Airport Diner in Wantage, N.J. Religious leaders from various faiths will come together […]