CAIR-LA: Muslims to Visit Japanese-American Internment Camp
(ANAHEIM, CA, 4/15/08) – On Saturday, April 25, the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), in cooperation with the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress (NCRR), and JACL, will take a group of Muslims to attend the 40th Annual Pilgrimage to the former “Manzanar War Relocation Center” […]
Natl. Lawyers Guild, CA Muslim Council Join Statement on FBI Informants
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/15/2009) – More Muslim and civil liberties organizations, activists and academics have signed on to a statement by the American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT), a coalition of major national Islamic organizations, saying that it is considering suspending outreach relations with the FBI over recent incidents in which American mosques […]
CAIR: Sikhs Want Military Turban, Hair Bans Lifted
A Sikh civil rights and advocacy group is asking the Pentagon to drop its requirement that Sikh men doff their turbans and cut their beards and hair in order to serve in the military. The Sikh Coalition is taking on the cause of two commissioned officers who are now in their last year of medical […]
FL: Megahed Jurors Upset by Immigration Charges
Five of the federal jurors who acquitted Youssef Megahed of explosives charges are speaking out against U.S. immigration officials’ decision to arrest him just four days after the verdict. “It may be ‘legal,’ but that doesn’t make it right,” foreman Gary Meringer said in a statement signed by him and three other jurors. “It strikes […]
CAIR: Groups Ask AG Holder to Release Acquitted Fla. Muslim
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/15/09) – The Tampa chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Tampa) today joined other civil rights and religious organizations in asking Attorney General Eric Holder for the immediate release of Youssef Megahed, a Florida Muslim arrested by immigration officials on charges apparently identical to those he was acquitted of in federal court […]
CAIR Congratulates Dalia Mogahed on Appointment to President’s Advisory Council
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/8/09) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today congratulated Dalia Mogahed on her recent appointment to President Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Mogahed, who is the executive director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies in Washington, D.C., joins the council of 25 religious and secular leaders and scholars […]
CAIR Seeks Release of Fla. Muslim Arrested After Acquittal
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/7/09) – A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today called for the immediate release of a Florida Muslim arrested yesterday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) even though he was recently acquitted of federal charges. The Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) held a news conference this morning in Tampa […]
Oklahoma Anti-Hijab Bill Dismissed
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 4/7/09) – The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) today commended state senators for dismissing a controversial bill (HB 1645) that would have prohibited Islamic head scarves, or hijabs, on driver’s licenses photographs and photo IDs. For background, see: Oklahoma Muslims Asked to Challenge Anti-Hijab Legislation The State Senate […]
U.S. Muslim Coalition Applauds President’s Address in Turkey
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/6/09) – The American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT), a coalition of major national Islamic organizations, today applauded President Obama’s Monday address to the Turkish parliament.SEE: In Turkey, Obama Stresses Partnership, Peace (Washington Post)SEE ALSO: Muslims Voice Support for Obama’s Message (OC Register) A statement issued today at a press […]
CAIR: S. Calif. Muslims Hold ‘Know Your Rights’ Workshop
(ANAHEIM, CA, 4/3/09) – On March 29, the Islamic Institute of Orange County hosted a workshop titled “Know Your Rights: A Workshop for the Muslim Community.” The event was co-sponsored by the Council on American-Islamic Relations – Greater Los Angeles Area (CAIR-LA), the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, MSA West, Muslim American Society – […]