CAIR Rep Zahra Billoo Appears on MSNBC to Discuss Killing of 3 N.C. Muslims
Background: CAIR Seeks Motive in Shooting Deaths of 3 North Carolina Muslims
CAIR Director Nihad Awad on ‘CNN Tonight’ to Discuss Chapel Hill Murders
Background: CAIR Seeks Motive in Shooting Deaths of 3 North Carolina Muslims
President’s Request for Military Force against ISIS is Open-Ended, Lacks Clear Objectives
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/12/15) The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today responded to President Obama's request to Congress seeking authorization for use of military force (AUMF) against the terrorist group ISIS. In a statement, CAIR said: “We are troubled by the President's open-ended request to Congress for […]
CAIR Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Brief Questions Effectiveness of Program
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/12/2015) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released a brief on “countering violent extremism” (CVE) in advance of a White House summit on that issue planned for February 18. In its brief, CAIR questions whether such a program is an effective use […]
D.C. Vigil for Muslim Victims of North Carolina Shootings
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/11/15) – On Thursday, February 12, representatives of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will join other concerned community members at a vigil in honor of three young Muslims who were killed “execution style” yesterday in Chapel Hill, N.C. WHAT: D.C. Vigil for […]
CAIR Seeks Motive in Shooting Deaths of 3 North Carolina Muslims
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/11/15) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on law enforcement authorities to address speculation about a possible bias motive for the killing of three young Muslims who were shot in the head yesterday in Chapel Hill, N.C. The alleged killer, 46-year-old […]
Arizona Muslims Offer Condolences to Family of Kayla Mueller, Repeat Condemnation of ISIS Brutality
(PHOENIX, AZ, 2/10/15) — The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Arizona (CAIR-AZ) today joined the Arizona Muslim community in offering condolences to the family of aid worker Kayla Mueller, who was killed while being held hostage by the ISIS terrorist group. In a statement, CAIR-AZ said: “We offer our sincere condolences to […]
CAIR and Newseum to Co-Host Town Hall Meeting on Free Speech
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/10/15) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it will co-host a March 5 town hall meeting on free speech at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The event, “Free Speech and Free Press: Laws, Limits and Liberty,” will feature a panel […]
Reform Maryland Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights
If you live in Maryland, please contact your elected representatives in the Maryland General Assembly and ask them to support reforming the state’s Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBR).
CAIR Endorses MuslimARC ‘Call for Justice’ Open Letter Challenging Racism
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/9/15) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it has endorsed the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative's (MuslimARC) “Call for Justice” open letter to address and challenge racism within Muslim communities. The letter reads in part: “Our faith mandates that American Muslims advocate […]