CAIR-OK to Participate in #HateFreeTulsa Peace Rally
(TULSA, OK, 1/16/16) – On Saturday, January 16 at 1pm, the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) will participate in the #HateFreeTulsa Peace Rally at the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park in Tulsa to show support for the Oklahoma Muslim community and to stand for peace. This rally is part of a larger […]
CAIR Applauds Md. School Board’s Decision to Give Day Off for Muslim, Other Religious Holidays
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/15/16) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded a decision by Maryland’s Howard County Board of Education to close schools for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, the Chinese Lunar New Year's Eve and the Hindu holiday Diwali. [NOTE: Eid al-Adha (EED-al-ODD-ha) comes […]
CAIR Seeks FBI Hate Crime Probe of Desecration, Attempted Vandalism at Nebraska Mosque
The Islamic Center in Omaha has been targeted by vandals four times in recent months, no suspects in custody   (WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/13/16) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the FBI and state law enforcement authorities to investigate the desecration and attempted […]
CAIR Welcomes President Obama’s SOTU Remarks Rejecting Islamophobia in the Political Process
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/12/16) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, tonight welcomed President Obama’s remarks in his State of the Union address rejecting Islamophobia, particularly in the political process. In his remarks, the President said: “[W]e need to reject any politics that targets people because of […]
CAIR Welcomes Baltimore Mayor’s Statement to DHS Secretary Expressing Support for Immigrants, Refugees
(Washington, D.C., 1/12/16) – The Maryland Outreach Department of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's strong statement of support for the area's immigrant and refugee population. SEE: Immigration Enforcement Effort Sparks Fear in Md. In a letter addressed to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, […]
CAIR: Muslim Group to Host SOTU Watch Party at Capitol Hill HQ
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/12/16) – Tonight, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will host a State of the Union address watch party for members and leaders of the Muslim community at its Capitol Hill headquarters in Washington, D.C. CAIR will also be live-tweeting the president’s address using […]
CAIR Urges President Obama to Offer Support for American Muslims During SOTU Address
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/11/16) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged President Obama to offer support for the American Muslim community during his annual State of the Union address on Tuesday. [NOTE: CAIR-SFBA Government Relations Coordinator Sameena Usman will attend the State of the Union as a guest […]
CAIR Reps Speak at White House Rally Marking 14th Anniversary of Guantanamo
“To quote CAIR’s National Executive Director Nihad Awad – One day let alone fourteen years is too long for the U.S. to imprison one hundred men at Guantanamo without charge or trial. For seven years the president has promised to close this prison – a blemish on our nation’s commitment to the rule of law […]
CAIR-Chicago Seeks Police, FBI Probe of Fake Islamophobic Mosque Website
(WHEATON, IL, 1/11/16) – The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today urged state and national law enforcement authorities to investigate a fake website purporting to represent the Islamic Center of Wheaton (ICW) in Wheaton, Ill., which contains hate-filled and defamatory claims about Islam and the center. Members of the ICW board […]
CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Kentucky Mosque Vandalism
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/10/16) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate vandalism targeting a Kentucky mosque as a possible hate crime. On Friday, when worshipers left congregational prayers as the Islamic Center of Owensboro in Owensboro, […]