CAIR Expresses Support for Families of 3 Slain NC Muslims After Killer Receives 3 Life Sentences
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 6/12/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed support for the families of three young American Muslims who were brutally murdered in 2015 in Chapel Hill, N.C., and whose killer has received three life sentences for the murders. In a statement, CAIR National Executive Director Nihad […]
CAIR-NY, Partners to Rally and Demand Action After NYPD Hate Crimes Unit and Bronx District Attorney’s Office Drop Probe of Bias Attack on Black Muslim Woman
NYPD Deputy Inspector Mark Molinari Refuses to Investigate While Admitting ‘It may have been a hate crime,’ citing unwillingness of the Bronx DA’s office to prosecute (NEW YORK, NY, 6/12/19) – On Saturday, June 15, the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), along with civil rights activists and community partners, will hold a […]
CAIR-NJ Welcomes Stepped-up Security in Bergen County for Ramadan
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., 5/1/19) – The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today welcomed efforts by Bergen County Law enforcement officials to step up security at houses of worship during the holy month of Ramadan. SEE: Bergen County steps up security ahead of Muslim holiday of Ramadan http://newjersey.news12.com/story/40395988/bergen-county-steps-up-security-ahead-of-muslim-holiday-of-ramadan Because many mosques hold […]
New CAIR Report to Show How Anonymous Donors Use Mainstream Philanthropic Groups to Funnel Millions to Anti-Muslim Hate Groups
Report, ”˜Hijacked by Hate: American Philanthropy and the Islamophobia Network,’ details how anti-Muslim hate groups have exploited American charities (WASHINGTON, D.C., 5/1/19) – On Monday, May 6, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will release a one-of-its-kind report detailing a list of philanthropic foundations, many of them mainstream, that were used […]
CAIR Urges Muslim Communities to Step Up Security During Upcoming Ramadan Fast
Nation’s largest Muslim civil rights group notes San Diego synagogue shooting suspect apparently claimed responsibility for last month’s Escondido, Ca. mosque arson (WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/29/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is urging Muslim communities around the country to step up security during the month-long fast […]
CAIR Leader: Visit to Former California Concentration Camp ‘One of the Most Profound Trips I Have Ever Taken in My Life’
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/29/19) – More than 30 leaders from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, participated last weekend in the 50th annual Manzanar Pilgrimage, joining more than 1,900 Japanese Americans, other community members, activists and allies. Manzanar was the first to open of the 10 U.S. concentration camps […]
CAIR-NY Calls on St. Lawrence Lawmaker to Resign Following Hate-Filled Islamophobic Post Endangering Lives of New Yorkers
(NEW YORK, N.Y., 4/29/19) – The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for the resignation of Rita E. Curran (R-Massena), St. Lawrence County Legislator District 15, for posting an Islamophobic post on Facebook that may incite violence against New […]
CAIR-MI Welcomes Arrest of Suspect in Bomb Threats to Michigan Mosque
(FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, 4/29/19) – The Michigan chapter Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrest of a suspect relating to a bomb threat made against a mosque in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Benton Harbor Township Police were contacted by an official of the […]
CAIR Expresses Solidarity with Jewish Community After Deadly San Diego Synagogue Attack
Muslim civil rights group offers houses of worship booklet outlining stepped-up security measures (WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/27/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed solidarity with the Jewish community in the San Diego-area and nationwide following a deadly shooting at a synagogue near that city. Early […]
CAIR-Georgia Condemns New Confederate Monument Law, Encourages Local Governments To Resist
(ATLANTA, GA, 4/27/19) — The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a new state law designed to block local governments from relocating Confederate monuments, some of which were established during the 20th century in response to the Civil Rights Movement. On April 26, Governor Kemp signed SB 77 into […]