CAIR-MN, Community Leaders to Address Rising Islamophobia in Minnesota
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 4/4/16) – On Tuesday, April 5, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will join interfaith, social justice and community organizations and leaders at a news conference in St. Paul., Minn., to address the challenges facing Minnesota Muslims because of the rise of Islamophobia in that state and nationwide. WHAT: […]
CAIR-MI to File Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Terror Watch Lists
(FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, 4/4/16) – On Tuesday, April 5, the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) will hold a news conference to announce the filing of two federal lawsuits, including a class action lawsuit, on behalf of the thousands of American Muslims who were placed on the government's terror watch lists without […]
CAIR-Chicago to Speak to Media About Muslim Family Kicked Off United Airlines Flight
(CHICAGO, IL, 4/1/16) – The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today called on United Airlines to take corrective action after a Muslim family was removed from a flight, apparently without cause. CAIR-Chicago sent a letter to the airlines on behalf of the family demanding disciplinary measures against the staff involved, sensitivity […]
CAIR-MN Receives National Award for Promoting Diversity
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 4/1/16) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) has received the 2016 Winds of Change diversity award from the Forum on Workplace Inclusion, in partnership with the University of St. Thomas – Opus College of Business. The Forum is the largest diversity and inclusion conference in the country. The Winds […]
CAIR-MN Disappointed with Decision to Not Indict Officers for Jamar Clark Shooting
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 3/30/16) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today expressed disappointment at the decision to not indict two Minneapolis police officers for the fatal shooting of Jamar Clark. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced today that his office will not bring charges against Officers Mark Ringgenberg and Dustin Schwarze […]
CAIR Concerned That Milwaukee Sheriff’s Support for Ted Cruz’s Muslim ‘Patrols’ Will Lead to Profiling
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/30/16) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed concern that a Wisconsin sheriff’s public support for GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz’s call for law enforcement to “patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods†will lead to religious and ethnic profiling by officers. CAIR, along […]
CAIR Action Alert: Join D.C. Vigil for Victims of Pakistan Attack
Join us tonight at DuPont Circle Fountain in Washington, D.C., to show solidarity with the victims of the recent deadly bombing in Pakistan and to condemn all such senseless violence. All are encouraged to bring candles, placards and flowers. WHAT: D.C. Vigil for Victims of Lahore Attack WHEN: Tuesday, March 29, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: DuPont […]
CAIR Condemns Pakistan Bombing Targeting Christians Celebrating Easter
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/28/16) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a deadly bombing in Pakistan that reportedly targeted Christian families celebrating Easter. More than 70 people were killed in the blast. While Christians seem to have been the target of the attack, most of […]
CAIR-MA Expresses Solidarity with Church Targeted by Vandalism
(BOSTON, MA, 3/28/16) – The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA) today expressed solidarity with the Christian community in that state after vandals spray-painted a statue of the Virgin Mary outside of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Norwood, Mass. SEE: Norwood Parish Urges Mercy After Mary Statue Vandalized “We stand in […]
CAIR-Houston Welcomes Dairy Queen Action Against Anti-Hindu Franchisee
(HOUSTON, TX, 3/28/16) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today welcomed action by Minnesota-based Dairy Queen against a Texas franchisee who posted a sign comparing Hindus to monkeys. A spokesman for Dairy Queen said that company executives “do not condone this behavior†and that “a change of ownership is anticipated […]