CAIR-MN to Hold Free Legal Clinic, ‘Know Your Rights’ Seminar at Somali-American Mall
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 5/18/2016) – On Saturday, May 21, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will hold a Free Brief Advice Legal Clinic at a Somali-American shopping mall in Minneapolis, Minn. The CAIR-MN clinic will provide free legal advice on issues such as civil rights, housing, immigration law, family law, consumer debt, […]
CAIR-Florida Welcomes St. Johns County Month of Civility Proclamation in Response to Anti-Islam Billboard
(TAMPA, FL, 5/18/2016) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Florida (CAIR-Florida), the state's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, today welcomed the Board of County Commissioners of St. Johns County issuance of the Civility Month Proclamation publicly proclaiming the County's strong adherence to fostering civility among its diverse community of residents. This proclamation […]
U.S. Muslims to Begin Month-Long Ramadan Fast
CAIR offers Muslim communities ‘Sharing Ramadan Resource Guide’ (WASHINGTON, D.C., 5/17/16) – On or about June 6, the Muslim community in America and around the world will begin the month-long fast of Ramadan (rom-a-don). [*NOTE: Because the beginning of Islamic lunar months depends on the actual sighting of the new moon, the start and end […]
CAIR-MN’s Jaylani Hussein Receives Award From Minnesota/Dakotas American Immigration Lawyers Association
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 5/16/16) — The Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and The Advocates for Human Rights on Friday presented its annual “Immigrant of Distinction Award†to Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN). The award is in recognition to Hussein’s outstanding contribution to […]
CAIR-Cleveland Offers Condolences on Passing of Human Rights Leader Michael Ratner
(CLEVELAND, OH, 5/13/16) – The Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today offered its sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of attorney and human rights leader Michael Ratner upon his passing. He died on Wednesday May 10, at the age of 72 from complications due to cancer. Ratner was the cofounder […]
MEDIA ADVISORY- CAIR-OK Launches Muslim Voter Registration Drive at Mosques
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 5/13/2016) – Beginning today, and continuing for the next three Fridays, the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) will hold voter registration drives at state mosques to register Oklahoma Muslims in advance of the 2016 elections. CAIR-OK will encourage those registering to vote to use their voice at the […]
CAIR Asks NY Rep. Peter King to Apologize for Using Derogatory Term for Japanese
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 5/13/16) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Rep. Peter King (R-NY) to apologize for his use of a derogatory term to describe the Japanese people earlier today on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.†In a discussion of presidential campaign politics, King said […]
CAIR Action Alert: Urge Your Elected Officials to Support Freedom of Religion Act (FOR
Seeking to restore balance to our national conversations about both religion and immigration, a bi-partisan group of U.S. Representatives yesterday introduced the Freedom of Religion Act. The bill, led by Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), prohibits religious litmus tests for people seeking to enter the United States. While religious profiling undermines American ideals, there is currently no […]
CAIR-Iowa Expresses Solidarity with Jewish Community After Synagogue Vandalized
 (CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, 5/12/16) — The Iowa chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Iowa) today expressed solidary with that state’s Jewish community after a synagogue was targeted with apparently religiously-motivated vandalism. Members of Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Waterloo, Iowa, found Christian messages, Including crosses and “Jesus Saves,†sprayed-painted on their house of worship. […]
Video: CAIR Director Nihad Awad Joins in Introduction of Freedom of Religion Act
Legislation would prohibit blocking entry to U.S. based on religious identification  (Washington, D.C., 5/11/2016) – In response to political rhetoric vilifying select religious groups and increasingly hostile rhetoric toward religious freedom in the immigration system, a House delegation, including Reps. Don Beyer (VA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Keith Ellison (MN), Joe Crowley (NY), Jan Schakowsky […]