CAIR, Coalition Partners to Hold Maryland Rally Against Discriminatory Bans, Walls, Raids
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/9/17) – On Sunday, March 12, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will hold a rally in Baltimore, Md., in partnership with a number of advocacy and interfaith groups, including CASA and Jews United for Justice to protest the recently-signed ‘Muslim Ban 2.0’ presidential executive order. Rally participants will also condemn hate crimes […]
CAIR, SAALT, Civil Rights Partners, Members of Congress to Hold Vigil in Honor of Victims of Hate Violence
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/9/17) – On Friday, March 10, The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will join South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) and a number of other civil rights organizations* will hold a vigil with members of Congress on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., to honor and bring national attention to the victims of hate violence […]
CAIR: Georgia Muslims to Hold ‘Visit a Mosque Day’ Following Threats
(ATLANTA, GA, 3/9/17) – The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia) today announced that Muslim communities across the state will host the second annual “Visit a Mosque Day” on Saturday, March 11 (3 to 6 p.m.) despite recent threats to Islamic houses of worship. During the state-wide event, more than 20 participating […]
CAIR-Kansas, Kansas Interfaith Action to Host ‘Muslim Advocacy Day’ at the State Capitol
(KANSAS CITY, KS, 3/8/17) – On Monday, March 13, the Kansas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Kansas) and Kansas Interfaith Action (KIFA) will hold “Muslim Advocacy Day” at the Kansas state Capitol in Topeka. The event includes a rally in the 2nd floor rotunda of the capitol building and formal acknowledgement in each […]
#RegisterMeFirst Action Alert: Mosque Leaders
CAIR has launched a “#RegisterMeFirst” website designed to challenge President Donald Trump’s Islamophobic policies, including the ongoing “Muslim ban” and a proposed “Muslim registry.” The Website https://registermefirst.com/ provides an opportunity for anyone who wants to oppose the Muslim Ban, any future Muslim registry or other unconstitutional actions by the Trump administration to join the broader movement challenging […]
CAIR-CT: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Allies to Speak Out Against Trump Administration Travel Ban
Supporters of civil rights and liberties will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 8, to speak about their opposition to President Trump’s latest executive order restricting travel from six majority Muslim countries. Joining three civil rights and liberties organizations will be Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Senator Gary Winfield. WHO: Governor Dannel P. Malloy […]
CAIR-Cincinnati Asks FBI to Probe Bomb Threat Targeting Mosque
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/6/17) – The Cincinnati chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Cincinnati) today called on state law enforcement authorities and the FBI to investigate an alleged bomb threat targeting a local mosque as a hate crime. A bomb threat was reportedly left on the answering machine over the weekend at the Islamic Center of […]
CAIR-NJ Decries Zoning Board Ruling Against Bayonne Mosque
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., 3/7/17) – The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today decried the decision taken yesterday by the Bayonne Zoning Board to deny the establishment of a Muslim community center at 109 East 24th St. as “bias-motivated.” The 4-3 vote in favor of the center which required 5 votes […]
CAIR-Missouri to React to Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban 2.0’ Order, Launch ‘Register Me First’ Website
(ST. LOUIS, MO, 3/7/2017) – On Wednesday, March 8, the Missouri Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MO), a chapter of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a news conference to respond to the signing of President Trump’s new “Muslim Ban 2.0” executive order. WHAT: CAIR-MO to Hold News Conference […]
CAIR-Cincinnati to React to Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban 2.0’ Order
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/7/2017) – Later today, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Cincinnati Chapter, part of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a news conference at its office in Cincinnati, OH to respond to the signing of President Trump’s new “Muslim Ban 2.0” executive order. SEE: New Executive Order Bans […]