CAIR-Sacramento Urges FBI to Probe Hate Vandalism Targeting Davis Mosque
Muslim civil rights group offers $1,000 reward for information leading to conviction of perpetrator (SACRAMENTO, CA, 1/22/17) – The Sacramento Valley chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV) today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate the apparent bias motive for vandalism targeting a local mosque and is offering a $1,000 reward […]
CAIR-MN to Host Community ‘Call to Action’ Forum for Civil Rights Tonight
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 1/21/17) – Tonight, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will join supporters, volunteers and new community members at a “Call to Action†forum. At the dinner, attendees will learn ways they can help challenge Islamophobia and protect civil liberties. WHAT: Community Call to Action Forum & Dinner WHERE: CAIR […]
Video: CAIR-SFBA Director Zahra Billoo Speaks at Women’s March on Washington
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/21/17) – Zahra Billoo, the executive director of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) spoke earlier today at the Women’s March on Washington in the nation’s capital. WATCH: CAIR-SFBA Director Speaks at Women's March on Washington This morning, CAIR representatives handed out signs to march participants […]
CAIR-NJ Chair Nadia Kahf to Participate in Women’s March on New Jersey
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., 1/11/17) – On Saturday, January 21, representatives of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest American Muslim civil rights organization, will join thousands of others for the Women’s March on Washington, both in the nation’s capital and at parallel events across the country. CAIR-New Jersey Chairwoman Nadia Kahf will be […]
CAIR-Cleveland Welcomes Lucas County Jail’s New Policy Allowing Hijab
(CLEVELAND, OHIO, 1/20/17) – The Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Cleveland) today welcomed a policy change by Lucas County Correctional Facility permitting religious head coverings (hijab) to be worn by Muslim women during booking procedures and during incarceration. SEE: Lucas Co. Jail Now Issues Head Covers for Muslim Women; Change Made for […]
Good News Alert: CAIR Welcomes Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Reversal of Immigrants’ License Cancellations
(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1/20/17) – The Columbus, Ohio, chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Columbus) today welcomed a decision by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) not to revoke the commercial driver's licenses (CDL) of more than 500 Ohio immigrants. The issue began in mid-December when the BMV sent the letters to those immigrants […]
CAIR-SFBA Condemns Bomb Threats Targeting Jewish Community Centers and Schools
(SANTA CLARA, CA, 1/19/2017) – The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) today condemned bomb threats against over two dozen Jewish community centers and schools nationwide, including the Bay Area. The Osher Marin Jewish Community Center and Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School in Foster City also received threats […]
CAIR-Columbus Files Suit Against U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem Over ‘Extreme Visa Delay’
(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1/19/17) – The Columbus, Ohio, chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Columbus) today announced today the filing of a federal lawsuit against the US Consulate in Jerusalem for unreasonably delaying an immigrant visa for a Palestinian-Muslim applicant for almost nine years. The plaintiff, Ahmad Abughalia, applied for an immigrant visa in 2007 […]
CAIR-SFBA Director Zahra Billoo to Speak at Women’s March on Washington
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 01/19/17) – On Saturday, January 21, representatives of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest American Muslim civil rights organization, will join thousands of others for the Women’s March on Washington, both in the nation’s capital and at parallel events across the country. CAIR-San Francisco Bay Area Director Zahra Billoo will […]
CAIR-MA Condemns Bomb Threat Targeting Worcester Jewish Community Center
(BOSTON, MA, 1/19/17) – The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today condemned bomb threat against the Jewish Community Center of Worcester, Mass. The bomb threat, which was made by telephone to the Center’s preschool, forced Jewish Community Center officials to evacuate the center on Wednesday morning. Police officers from multiple departments, […]