CAIR-Cincinnati Seeks Hate Crime Probe of Attempt to Run Down Muslim Woman Called ‘Terrorist’
(CINCINNATI, OHIO, 11/23/15) – The Cincinnati chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Cincinnati) today called on the FBI and local law enforcement authorities to investigate an alleged attempt to run down a Muslim woman as a hate crime. CAIR-Cincinnati said the woman, a University of Cincinnati pre-med student who wears an Islamic head scarf […]
CAIR-MA Calls for Increased Police Protection of Local Mosques
(BOSTON, MA, 11/23/15)Â – The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA) today called for increased police protection at local mosques because of a spike in anti-Muslim rhetoric and direct threats against Muslim houses of worship nationwide since the recent Paris terror attacks. SEE: A Running List of Shameful Islamophobic Acts Since the […]
CAIR-San Diego to Join Muslim Students in SDSU ‘Action Against Islamophobia’
(SAN DIEGO, CA, 11/22/15) – On Monday, November 23, the San Diego chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-San Diego) will join the San Diego State University Muslim Student Association (SDSU-MSA) in their event “SDSU Action Against Islamophobia.†The SDSU-MSA is calling on the SDSU and greater San Diego community to rally against Islamphobia and […]
CAIR-San Antonio to Co-Sponsor Interfaith Silent Candlelight Vigil for All Those Suffering from Violence
(SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 11/21/15) – On Sunday, November 22, the San Antonio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-San Antonio) will join interfaith partners at a silent candlelight vigil for all those suffering from violence – the families and the countries, the victims and perpetrators, ourselves and others. When: Sunday, Nov. 22, 5:30 – […]
CAIR-San Antonio Seeks Stepped-Up Security After Mosque Intrusion
(SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 11/20/15) – The San Antonio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-San Antonio) today called for stepped-up security by local police after a man trespassed at the Islamic Center of San Antonio, cursing worshipers about their religion. Following the incident, a school associated with the mosque cancelled classes for the rest […]
CAIR-San Diego: Muslim Student Wearing Headscarf Allegedly Attacked on SDSU Campus
(SAN DIEGO, CA, 11/20/15) – The San Diego office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SD) has received multiple complaints about an assault that allegedly occurred yesterday afternoon at the San Diego State University campus. According to reports, a female Muslim student was attacked, hate statements were made and her headscarf (hijab) was pulled off. […]
CAIR-LA Seeks Probe of Anti-Muslim Post by Instagram User Shown in LAPD Uniform
(ANAHEIM, CA, 11/20/15) – The Greater Los Angeles office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today called for an investigation of an anti-Islam post on Instagram by a person who is shown posing in a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) uniform standing next to a patrol car, suggesting he is a sergeant with that […]
CAIR Seeks Stepped-Up Security for Worshipers at Texas Mosque Told to Convert ‘Before It’s Too Late’
(SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 11/20/15) – The San Antonio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-San Antonio) today called for stepped-up security by Corpus Christi, Texas, police after the Islamic Center of Corpus Christi received a letter mailed from Culver City, Calif. threatening the worshipers to “convert to Christianity now, before it is too late.†[…]
Sold Out 10th Anniversary #CAIR-San Diego Banquet a Success
(SAN DIEGO, CA, 11/20/14) – More than 500 people turned out on Saturday for the 10th anniversary banquet of the San Diego office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-San Diego), with the theme “Strengthening Our Voices Advancing Together.†[NOTE: Those who weren't able to attend the dinner still have a great opportunity to help […]
CAIR Action Alert: Tell Lawmakers to Reject Two ‘Reckless’ Bills Moving in Congress After Paris Attacks
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/20/15) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is calling on all Americans to contact their elected representatives in Congress and urge them to reject two reckless bills, whose sponsors are taking advantage of public fears following the recent ISIS terrorist attacks in Paris. […]