CAIR-California Opposes Proposed Public Charge Rule
“This policy places an undue burden on working-class immigrants who form the backbone of our economy and puts the wealthy at the front of the line.” SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today submitted a comment against the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed changes to the public charge […]
CAIR-Michigan to Announce Civil Rights Complaint Against Verizon Wireless
(FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, 12/6/2018) – On Friday, December 7, the Michigan chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a press conference to announce the filing of a Michigan Department of Civil Rights complaint against Verizon Wireless and Cellular and More on behalf of a Michigan Muslim woman. […]
CAIR-Columbus Rep Testifies Before Ohio Senate Committee Against ‘Stand-Your-Ground’ Bill
(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 12/5/18) — On Tuesday, December 4, CAIR-Columbus Public Affairs Coordinator Usjid Hameed testified before the Ohio Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee against Substitute House Bill 228 – “Regards self-defense and handling firearms,” a bill with “Stand-Your-Ground” provisions. The bill, sponsored by Reps. Johnson and LaTourette, amends numerous portions of Ohio state law, […]
CAIR Calls on Newly-Appointed Maryland BOE Member to ‘Apologize or Step Down’ After Revelation of Bigoted Posts
(BALTIMORE, MD, 12/5/18) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called on one of Anne Arundel County’s newly-appointed board of education members, Robert Leib, to publicly apologize for controversial social media posts that reveal an intolerant attitude towards African-Americans, immigrants, Muslims, and members of the LGBT community. Leib, a former county government employee and […]
CAIR-NY Condemns Anti-Muslim Vandalism at Randalls Bridge
(NEW YORK, NY, 12/5/18) — The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the anti-Muslim vandalism scrawled on Randalls Bridge in Manhattan. A passerby walking through Randalls Park stated he was surprised to see the words “Kill Muslim” written in black paint […]
CAIR-Sacramento Valley Condemns Racist Attack on Folsom Student
(SACRAMENTO, CA, 12/04/18) – The Sacramento Valley office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV) today condemned a racially-motivated attack against a Folsom Middle School student that sent the victim to the UC Davis Trauma Center with a brain injury SEE: Folsom Cordova school district opens third investigation in racially motivated bullying incident (Sac Bee) A schoolmate allegedly […]
CAIR Islamophobin Gum Now Available on Amazon
BUY HERE: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FXYYZ7G About the product Islamophobin seeks to challenge Islamophobia through the use of humor. This product, which is actually sugar-free chewing gum, is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. CAIR is not liable for any damages arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of Islamophobin. […]
CAIR-NY Condemns NYPD Launch of Drone Surveillance Program
(NEW YORK, NY, 12/4/18) – The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today condemned the New York City Police Department’s (NYPD) announcement that it will launch a drone surveillance program. NYPD officials announced the purchase of 14 drones in total, including 12 smaller quadcopters, and two larger drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras […]
CAIR Action Alert: Urge Your Members of Congress and Members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to Oppose Inclusion of the Israel anti-Boycott Act in December Funding Bill
BREAKING: This week or next week the U.S. House is scheduled to consider its upcoming 2019 appropriations bill. Several news sources have indicated that the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (HR 1697/S. 720) might be “buried” in that bill. Urge your members of Congress and members of the House and Senate appropriations committees to oppose sneaking in […]
CAIR Seeks Hate Crime Charge for Va. Woman Accused of Using Racial Slurs, Threatening to Shoot Family
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/4/2018) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged state and federal law enforcement authorities in Virginia to bring hate crime charges against a woman who allegedly used racial slurs in an incident in which she reportedly threatened an African-American family with a shotgun. […]