CAIR-WA Seeks Arrest of Two Additional Suspects for ‘Shocking’ Hate Attack on Muslim Taxi Driver
Driver to undergo extensive surgery after being punched repeatedly in face by three men, two of whom started beating driver after he lost consciousness (SEATTLE, WA, 12/11/14) — Later today, the Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) will hold a media availability to offer an update on the medical procedures a Muslim […]
Another historic effort for American Muslim rights at the Supreme Court
As-salaamu alaykum, Alhamdulillah, CAIR filed an amicus (“friend of the court”) brief today with the U.S. Supreme Court, which is considering whether clothing retailing giant Abercrombie & Fitch’s refusal to hire a Muslim woman wearing a religious headscarf (hijab) was discriminatory. Next year, the Supreme Court will determine whether a job applicant or employee is […]
CAIR Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief on Abercrombie & Fitch Hijab Case
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/10/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today filed an amicus (“friend of the court”) brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, which is considering whether clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch's refusal to hire a Muslim woman wearing a religious headscarf (hijab) was discriminatory. […]
CAIR Seeks ‘Accountability’ Following Release of Senate Torture Report
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/9/2014) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said a long-awaited report from the Senate Intelligence Committee on the CIA's use of torture in the years following the 9/11 terror attacks should prompt “accountability,” along with changes in law and government policies. A […]
CAIR-WA to Seek FBI Hate Crime Probe of Attack on Muslim Taxi Driver
(SEATTLE, WA, 12/9/14) — Later today, the Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) will hold a news conference to call on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate an attack on a Muslim taxi driver in Seattle as a hate crime. The driver, who is an American Muslim of Somali […]
CAIR Submits Testimony for Senate Hearing on Civil Rights
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/9/2014) — The Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today submitted written testimony for a Senate hearing on the state of civil and human rights in the United States. Today's hearing by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human […]
CAIR-Philadelphia, Law Firm File Civil Rights Suit Against Bensalem Township Over Mosque Refusal
(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 12/8/2014) — The Philadelphia Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) and Storzer & Greene, P.L.L.C. filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of a Muslim congregation called Bensalem Masjid challenging the discriminatory and burdensome zoning system in Bensalem, Pa., as well as the township's denial of their variance application to build […]
Video compilation of CAIR condemnations of ISIS terrorism
A compilation of CAIR condemnations of ISIS terrorism and religious extremism. A few written examples: CAIR-OK Condemns Murder of Oklahoma Man by ISIS CAIR Condemns ‘Barbaric Murder’ of U.S. Aid Worker Peter Kassig by ISIS Groups, Individuals Asked to Endorse Open Letter Refuting ISIS’s Ideology
CAIR Concerned that New DOJ Guidelines Allow ‘Mapping’ of Muslims, Profiling at Airports, Borders
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/8/2014) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today expressed concerns about the fact that the newly-released U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revision of its “Guidance Regarding the Use of Race by Federal Law Enforcement Agencies” retains “Muslim” carve-outs on profiling by government agencies at airports and borders. While it is reported that […]
CAIR-Cleveland Joins Call for City Hall Accountability in Needed Police Reforms
Muslim civil rights group calls on people of all faiths to join rally tonight outside Cleveland City Hall (CLEVELAND, OH, 12/8/14) — The Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Cleveland) today joined the call by religious leaders to attend a peaceful rally outside Cleveland City Hall this evening to push for police reforms. […]