Muslim Group Seeks DOJ Probe of FBI ‘Retaliation’ in Minnesota
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/13/2013) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate an apparent act of retaliation against a local community leader by FBI agents at the Minnesota field office. CAIR says the alleged retaliation, in the form of […]
CAIR-MN Reps to Meet Muslim Returning Home After Being Stranded Abroad
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 2/12/13) – On Tuesday, February 12, 2013 representatives of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will meet Mohamed Farah, a Muslim United States citizen of Somali heritage stranded abroad for a month, at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. WHAT: CAIR-MN Reps to Meet Muslim Returning Home After Being Stranded […]
U.S. Muslim Group Offers ‘Best Wishes’ to Resigning Pope, Seeks Positive Relations with New Pontiff
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/11/13) — The nation's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization today offered “best wishes” to Pope Benedict XVI following his announced resignation and expressed a desire for continued positive relations between American Muslims and the Roman Catholic Church under his successor. Â SEE: Pope Benedict XVI Says He Will Resign (NY Times) […]
NY Times Editorial: Spying on Law-Abiding Muslims
Nearly 30 years ago, the federal courts had to place limits on New York City police surveillance to protect law-abiding citizens who happened to be politically engaged on civil rights and other issues. Based on new court filings in a longstanding suit challenging police surveillance techniques, the courts may need to intervene to stop the […]
Okla. Muslim Air Force Vet Barred from Returning to Qatar
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 2/6/13) — The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) reported today that Muslim Air Force veteran Saadiq Long was barred from returning to Qatar after spending the last three months in the state visiting and caring for his terminally-ill mother. Â CAIR-OK said Long attempted to check in with […]
CAIR-MN Asks Feds to Allow Muslim Citizen to Return to Minnesota
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 2/5/13) — The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today called on the federal government to allow a Muslim United States citizen of Somali heritage stranded abroad to be allowed to return home to Minnesota. Â In a February 4, 2013, letter to Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. […]
CAIR-St. Louis to Join Coalition Opposing Hiring of Gitmo Psychologist
(ST. LOUIS, MO, 2/4/13) — On Wednesday February 6, the St. Louis chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-St. Louis) will join a coalition of civil rights and academic groups at a press conference in Columbia, Mo., to speak out against the possible hiring of retired military psychologist Dr. Larry C. James as the […]
CAIR-OK Seeks Bias Probe of Shooting Attack on Muslim Family’s Home
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 2/1/13) — The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) today called on state and federal law enforcement agencies to investigate a possible bias motive for an alleged drive-by shooting attack last night on a Muslim family's home in Oklahoma City. Â CAIR-OK said a Muslim family of Iranian origin […]
CAIR Welcomes Catholic Group’s Decision to Drop Islamophobic Speaker
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/31/13) — The nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today applauded a decision by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester, Mass., to rescind an invitation to Robert Spencer, the leader of a designated anti-Islam hate group, to speak at a Catholic men's conference this March. Â The Washington-based Council on American-Islamic […]
Security Boosted for Texas Muslim Event Following Online Threats
(AUSTIN, TX, 1/30/2013) — The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) said tonight that law enforcement authorities will offer stepped up protection for Muslims taking part in tomorrow's “Texas Muslim Capitol Day” at the state Capitol in Austin following apparent threats made on a notorious anti-Islam hate blog. Â SEE: Resolution Marking […]