CAIR-SFBA Demands that SFPD End Atmosphere of Islamophobia, Workplace Harassment
(SANTA CLARA, CA, 5/10/18) — The San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights organization, this week demanded that the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) take substantial steps to change the prevailing culture of Islamophobia and blatant racism within the police force. In a letter to the […]
CAIR-NJ Attorney Jay Rehman Recognized by New Jersey Governor with Leadership Award
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., 5/10/18) – The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today welcomed the recognition of Staff Attorney Jay Rehman by Governor Phil Murphy. In a ceremony held on May 8 at Drumthwacket, the governor’s official residence in Princeton, the governor presented Rehman with the 2018 Asian American Pacific Islander […]
CAIR-Georgia: Family to Host Interfaith Memorial for Shukri Ali Said
(ATLANTA, GA, 5/9/2018) — On Saturday, May 12, the family of Shukri Ali Said plans to host an interfaith memorial for her at Ocee Park in Johns Creek. Said, an American citizen of Somalia heritage who suffered from mental illness was shot and killed by law enforcement in Johns Creek on April 28th. Video: CAIR-Georgia Director Says Mental […]
CAIR Offers Condolences on Death of Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz
(BALTIMORE, MD, 5/10/2018) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today offered condolences to the family and loved ones of Baltimore County Executive and Maryland gubernatorial candidate Kevin Kamenetz, who died suddenly early this morning at the age of 60. SEE: Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate dies suddenly “County […]
CAIR-Minnesota Co-Hosting Challenging Islamophobia Conference
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN., 5/9/18) — On Thursday, May 10, 2018, CAIR-Minnesota will co-sponsor the nation’s first Challenging Islamophobia conference at the Hubert H. Humphrey Auditorium on the campus of the University of Minnesota. This conference will take a deep dive into the history of Islamophobia and its effects upon society. Break-out sessions will address how Islamophobia affects […]
CAIR Director to Join Members of Congress in Opposition to Nomination of Gina Haspel to Lead the CIA
PRESS BRIEFING: Wednesday, May 9th at 2 p.m. ET, Senate Swamp Senator Tina Smith, Rep. Barbara Lee, The Center for Victims of Torture on Opposing Nomination of Gina Haspel to Lead the CIA Washington, DC- Immediately following the Senate confirmation hearing of Gina Haspel to lead the CIA, The Center for Victims of Torture in […]
CAIR-Georgia Calls for Tougher Charges, No Bond, for Man Who Attacked Muslim DoorDash Driver
(ATLANTA, GA, 5/9/2018) — The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia) today called for prosecutors to seek the cancellation of bond and tougher criminal charges against a man who was arrested on Monday and charged with battery after he allegedly attacked Sonia King, a Muslim woman who delivered food to his home for DoorDash. CAIR-Georgia has agreed to represent King, who […]
CAIR-LA: Muslim Woman Stripped of Hijab by Ventura County Sheriffs to Address Media
WHO: Jennifer Hyatt, CAIR-LA, Erin Darling Law WHAT: The Greater Los Angeles Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA), in conjunction with Erin Darling Law, filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of Jennifer Hyatt, 44, a Muslim woman who had her religious head scarf (hijab) forcibly removed by Ventura County deputy […]
Asma Rehman – National Chapter Manager
Asma Rehman is National Chapter Manager at the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Asma comes to CAIR National from CAIR-Kansas, where she served as Development Director, planned the chapter’s inaugural banquet and raised almost double the organization’s fundraising goals in less than a year. Along with leading the […]
CAIR Urges Muslim Communities to Step Up Security During Upcoming Ramadan Fast
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 5/8/18) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is urging Muslim communities around the country to step up security during the month-long fast of Ramadan (rom-a-don) that begins on or about Wednesday, May 16.* [*NOTE: Because the beginning of Islamic lunar months depends on the […]