Video compilation of CAIR condemnations of Paris Charlie Hebdo attack
A compilation of CAIR reps nationwide condemning the shooting attack at the Paris office of Charlie Hebdo magazine.
Sacramento Muslims to Hold Peace Rally for Victims of Paris Terror Attack
(SACRAMENTO, CA, 1/8/15) – On Friday, January 9th, the Sacramento Valley Muslim community will hold a peace rally for the murdered victims of the Paris shooting attack. WHEN: Friday, January 9, 3 p.m. WHERE: California State Capitol (West Steps on 10th Street, between N & L Streets) CONTACT: CAIR Sacramento Valley Programs & Development Coordinator […]
CAIR-OK Asks Religious, Political Leaders to Repudiate Rep. Bennett’s Attack on Quran
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 1/8/15) – The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) today called on that state's religious and political leaders to repudiate remarks made by Representative John Bennett (R-Sallisaw) calling on Muslims to condemn their holy text, the Quran. In a press release, Rep. Bennett falsely claimed that “the Quran, Islam, […]
Muslim prison guard alleges years of slurs and taunts from co-workers at Folsom
By Stephen Magagnini, Sacremento Bee, 1/6/15 Alleging years of intense harassment and retaliation at New Folsom prison, Muslim correctional officer Elsiddig Elhindi has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the state Corrections Department. The lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation was filed on Elhindi’s behalf Dec. 31 by the Council on […]
U.S. Muslims Condemn Paris Terror Attack, Defend Free Speech
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/7/15) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a shooting attack on the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and repeated its defense of freedom of speech. Twelve people were killed today in the attack by individuals reportedly shouting “God […]
CAIR Condemns Bombing Near Colorado NAACP Office, Urges Hate Crime Probe
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/7/15) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a possibly bias-motivated bombing at an NAACP office in Colorado. An “improvised explosive device” was detonated Tuesday outside a building housing the Colorado Springs chapter of the civil rights group. A gasoline can was […]
CAIR Offers Condolences on Passing of Dr. Maher Hathout
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/3/2015) – The board and staff of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today offered sincere condolences on the passing of Dr. Maher Hathout, who died last night at the age of 79. Dr. Hathout, a longtime leader of the Islamic Center of Southern California and founder of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), […]
CAIR Sues California Department of Corrections Over Harassment, Retaliation Targeting Muslim Prison Guard
(SACRAMENTO, CA, 1/5/2015) — The Sacramento Valley office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV) today announced the filing of a lawsuit against the State of California and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) alleging violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. According to the lawsuit, Elsiddig Elhindi, an […]
500 Washington State Muslims from 35 Districts to Lobby Lawmakers on MLK Day
Muslim civil rights group's 6th annual event at state capitol to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (SEATTLE, WA, 12/30/2014) — On Monday, January 19, 2015, an estimated 500 Washington state Muslims from more than 35 state legislative districts are scheduled to meet with some 100 state lawmakers in Olympia as part […]
CAIR-MN Welcomes Jaylani Hussein as Executive Director
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today announced its new executive director, Jaylani Hussein. He previously served as CAIR-MN’s outreach director. Hussein worked as the community liaison officer at Metro State University and as a planner for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. He received conflict resolution training from Volunteers of America […]