CAIR Urges Cities to Boost Security for Next Wave of Nationwide Hate Rallies on September 9
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/16/2017) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on officials in cities targeted by a nationwide series of hate rallies scheduled for September 9 to step up security measures to ensure public safety. (Image Source: Center for New Community) [NOTE: Earlier today, […]
CAIR-MN Calls for FBI Probe of Threat to Shoot Minnesota Muslim Congressional Candidate
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 8/16/2017) — The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today called on the FBI to investigate an online threat to shoot a Muslim woman running for Congress in that state. CAIR-MN said the threat targeted Regina Mustafa, who announced her candidacy for the Minnesota’s 1st Congressional […]
CAIR-MN Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Pig’s Foot Thrown at Minnesota Somalis
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 8/15/2017) — The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today asked that hate crime charges be brought against a man who allegedly shouted anti-Muslim slurs before throwing a pig’s foot at a group of Muslims. [NOTE: Muslims are prohibited from consuming pork products and bigots often use pigs or pork to […]
CAIR Offers Reward for Info on Anti-Muslim Assault Targeting Arabic-Speaking Couple in Maryland
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/15/2017) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who allegedly made derogatory remarks about Muslims before assaulting a man who he reportedly heard speaking Arabic with his wife. […]
CAIR Says Removal of Confederate Memorials Nationwide a ‘Fitting Response’ to Terror Attack on Va. Anti-Racist Rally
Muslim civil rights organization offers template resolution for public bodies seeking to remove Confederate symbols (WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/12/2017) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on state and local governments across the nation to respond to the deadly terrorist attack on anti-racist protests in Charlottesville, […]
CAIR Welcomes Plans to Relocate Baltimore’s Confederate Monuments as ‘Step in Right Direction’ After Charlottesville Violence
(BALTIMORE, MD, 8/14/17) – The Maryland Outreach Department of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today welcomed news that the Baltimore Mayor’s office has placed into motion plans to relocate Confederate monuments from public property in several locations around the city. SEE: Baltimore mayor: Confederate statue removal moving forward The announcement was made Monday morning after violence erupted […]
CAIR to Offer ‘Know Your Rights’ Workshop at Virginia Mosque
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/14/2017) – On Wednesday, August 16, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a “Know Your Rights and Responsibilities’ workshop at one of the largest mosques in Virginia. CAIR’s free workshop, to be conducted by CAIR Senior Litigation Attorney Gadeir Abbas at Dar Al-Hijrah […]
CAIR-SFBA to Join in Santa Clara County’s Recognition of ‘Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month’
(SANTA CLARA, CA, 8/11/17) – Later today, the San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) will join in a Santa Clara County ceremony to issue a proclamation recognizing August as “Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month,” as designated by the California State Assembly. Last year, Assemblymember Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) introduced House Resolution 59 […]
CAIR-Cleveland to Join Interfaith Vigil, Rally Against Hate Tonight at City Hall
(CLEVELAND, OH, 8/14/2017) – This evening, the Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Cleveland) will take part in “Not in Our Town,” an interfaith vigil and rally against hate on the steps of Cleveland City Hall organized by local faith and civic leaders. WHAT: “Not in Our Town” Interfaith Peace Vigil and Rally […]
CAIR-NJ to Join Congressman Bill Pascrell in Condemning Terror Attack on Va. Anti-Racist Rally, Decries Trump’s ‘Failure of Moral Leadership’
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, 8/14/2017) – Today, the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will join U.S. Congressman Bill Pascrell in a press conference 11:30 a.m. at the Municipal Courthouse in Secaucus, N.J. Given the response from President Trump after the tragedy in […]