CAIR Condemns Proposal to Restrict New Green Cards for Those Using Public Aid
Muslim civil rights organization calls on Congress to block ”˜cruel and counterproductive’ proposal (WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/24/18) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy and civil rights organization, today condemned a Trump administration proposal that would sharply restrict new green cards or visas for those using public aid and called on Congress […]
Video: Dr. Khaled Beydoun Invites You to CAIR’s National Leadership and Policy Conference, Annual Banquet in Va., Oct. 19-20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MVort2ssHw Dr. Khaled Beydoun invites you to CAIR’s upcoming National Leadership and Policy Conference and 24th Annual Banquet at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va. CAIR’s conference, themed “We the People, Organizing for Justice: Vision 2020,” will begin on Oct. 19 and concludes with the annual banquet, with the theme “Faith Led, Justice Driven,” […]
CAIR to Host 2018 Maryland Gubernatorial Debate Watch Party
(BALTIMORE, MD, 9/24/18) – Later today, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will host a debate watch party at its Baltimore-area office for the first Maryland gubernatorial debate. WHAT: CAIR Gubernatorial Debate Watch Party in Maryland WHEN: Monday, September 24, 6:30 p.m.WHERE: CAIR Office in Maryland, 6120 Baltimore […]
CAIR-Colorado to Call for ‘Full and Transparent’ Probe of Muslim Youth’s Death
(DENVER, CO, 9/21/18) — On Tuesday, September 25, the Colorado chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CO) will hold a news conference at the Denver Press Club to call on the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department to launch a “full and transparent” investigation of the recent death of University of Colorado at Denver student Makhmud Chariev. WHAT: […]
CAIR Opens Nominations for 2018 ‘American Muslim of the Year’ Award
Award to be presented at CAIR’s 24th annual banquet recognizes achievements and contributions of American Muslims (WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/21/18) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced today that it is seeking nominations for the annual “American Muslim of the Year” award to be presented at […]
CAIR-CT Urges Stepped-up Security Measures After White Substance, Hate Mail Sent to Connecticut Mosque
(HARTFORD, CT, 9/21/18)- The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) is calling for stepped-up security by Islamic institutions in that state after a letter containing a white substance and hate mail with derogatory comments about Islam was received this morning by the Islamic Center of New London. The mosque caretaker immediately contacted the […]
CAIR-Chicago Thanks Sheriff’s Office Following Arrest of Homer Glen Anti-Muslim Vandalism Suspect
(CHICAGO, IL, 9/21/18) — The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today thanked the Will County Sheriff’s Office following its swift arrest of an anti-Muslim vandalism suspect in Homer Glen. A Muslim physician informed CAIR-Chicago and local law enforcement authorities about […]
CAIR-DFW Welcomes Farmersville Muslim Cemetery Approval
Muslim civil rights group applauds unanimous vote following federal intervention (DALLAS, TEXAS, 9/21/2018) – The Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed Farmersville City Council’s unanimous vote to approve a settlement agreement with Islamic Association of Collin County that paves […]
CAIR-Austin to Co-Host Safety Workshop in Response to Wave of Vandalism Targeting Muslim Community
(AUSTIN, TX, 9/21/18) – Tonight (September 21), the Austin chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin) will co-host a safety workshop at the North Austin Muslim Community Center in response to the rash of vandalism targeting an Islamic center and Muslim-owned businesses in the North Lamar neighborhood. SEE: Vandal Targeting Muslim-Owned Business Strikes Again https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/vandal-targeting-muslim-owned-business-strikes-again/1462925054 […]
CAIR, CAIR-Oregon Welcome Federal Appeals Court Decision to Allow No-Fly List Claims to Proceed
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/20/18) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Portland reinstating Yonas Fikre’s claims challenging the constitutionality of the government’s no-fly list. In reversing a lower court’s decision to dismiss Fikre’s claims, the Ninth Circuit […]