CAIR Asks DOJ to Probe Threats to Tenn. School Board Member Over Teaching About Islam
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/21/15) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate death threats made to a Tennessee school board member over a demand by Islamophobes to stop teaching students about Islamic culture. White County Board of […]
CAIR Seeks Bias Crime Charge for ‘White Power’ Assault on Indiana Muslim Woman
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/19/15) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for a bias crime charge to be brought against a man who allegedly assaulted a Muslim woman in Indiana. According to Bloomington, Ind., police, the Muslim woman was sitting in a restaurant Saturday evening […]
Almost 1,000 Turn Out for CAIR’s Sold-Out 21st Annual Banquet
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/19/15) – Almost 1,000 community members, diplomats, and civil rights and interfaith activists turned out on Saturday in Arlington, Va., for the 21st annual banquet of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. With the theme “Champions for Justice†the evening banquet featured speakers such […]
CAIR’s 21st Annual Banquet is Sold Out
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/16/15) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced today that its 21st annual banquet on October 17th in Arlington, Va., is sold out. [IMPORTANT NOTE: No tickets will be sold at the door. Banquet ticket-holders are encouraged to arrive early to register (Registration […]
CAIR-MN to Host 4th Annual Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium to Promote Civic Engagement
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 10/16/15) – On October 16 and 17, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will host its 4th annual Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS). The two-day event features a mock student committee hearing at the Minnesota State Capitol, networking with elected officials, a mock trial a youth leadership awards ceremony, […]
CAIR Seeks Hate Crime Probe of Vandalism at Texas Mosque
(HOUSTON, TEXAS, 10/14/15) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) tonight called on state and federal law enforcement agencies to investigate vandalism at a Texas mosque as a possible hate crime. CAIR-Houston said vandals shattered the glass door of Masjid Al-Ahad in Katy, Texas, on Monday between prayers at the mosque. […]
CAIR Calls on NJ GOP to Repudiate Candidates’ Anti-Muslim, Racist Posts
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, 10/14/15) — The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today called on Republican State Committee Chairman Sam Raia to repudiate anti-Muslim and racist comments made on Twitter and Facebook by Republican candidates. CAIR-NJ said New Jersey State Assembly candidate and legislative staffer Synovve Bakke posted a comment on […]
CAIR Condemns Rep. Steve King’s False Claim That Those Who ‘Do Hajj to Mecca’ Can’t Be Assimilated
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/13/15) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Rep. Steve King’s (R-IA) bizarre claim that refugees who “do hajj to Mecca†cannot assimilate into other cultures like their Christian counterparts. The anti-Muslim remarks were made at a rally for GOP presidential candidate […]
CAIR to Partner with Md. Agencies on Statewide Emergency Preparedness Summit for Faith Leaders
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/13/15) – On December 10, the Maryland Outreach Department of the Council on American-Islamic Relations will partner with the Maryland Governor's Office on Community Initiatives and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights to organize the first statewide 'Maryland Emergency Preparedness Summit for Faith Leaders. The summit will feature experts from the U.S. Department […]
CAIR Files Employment Discrimination Suit Against Advance Auto Parts on Behalf of Md. Muslim
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/13/15) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced today that it has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit on behalf of a Maryland Muslim worker against Advance Auto Parts, Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of automotive replacement parts, accessories, and services. The lawsuit, which alleges violations under Title VII of the Civil Rights […]