CAIR Welcomes TPS Extension for Syrians, Seeks Stay of Deportations to Active War Zone
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/1/18) — The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision yesterday to extend for 18 months the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of some 7,000 Syrians living inside the United States, However, CAIR urged a formal stay […]
CAIR-OK: Interfaith Partners to Support March 5 Oklahoma Muslim Day at the Capitol
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 2/1/2018) – On March 5, interfaith partners will join Muslims from across the state at “Oklahoma Muslim Day at the Capitol.” The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK), the sponsor of the annual event, says it expects increased attendance this year due to continued attacks against Islam from elected officials locally and […]
CAIR to Respond to Minnesota Republicans’ ‘Smears and Conspiracy Theories’ Targeting Muslim Voters, Islam
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 2/1/18) – Later today, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will respond to what it terms “smears and conspiracy theories” by Republican party officials in that state targeting Muslims and Islam. SEE: Minnesota Republicans Smear Muslim Voters, Islam (Star Tribune) […]
CAIR, MCCRC Partner to Host Maryland ‘Bystander Intervention Training of Trainers’ in Response to Bias-Motivated Incidents Statewide
(BALTIMORE, MD, 2/1/18) — On Saturday, February 17, the Council on American-Islamic Relations will partner with the Montgomery County Civil Rights Coalition to offer “Bystander Intervention Training of Trainers” as a response to hate crimes and bias-motivated incidents targeting American Muslims and other minority groups. WHAT: Bystander Intervention Training of Trainers WHERE: CAIR Office in […]
CAIR-MN: Muslims, Christians and People of Faith Launch Path to Fight Islamophobia
Press conference, solidarity rally to encourage full participation in democracy WHAT: More than 100 Muslim, Christian and faith leaders from across Minnesota are collaborating on a shared fight against Islamophobia in the state. They are launching this effort through a press conference, solidarity rally and phone bank to engage thousands of Minnesotans of faith to caucus […]
CAIR Condemns Trump’s Order to Keep Gitmo Open
Order is reversal of Obama administration’s stated policy to close the prison (WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/31/18) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned President Donald Trump’s announcement last night during the State of the Union address that he signed an executive order to keep the U.S. […]
CAIR-MN Asks GOP to Fire Official Who Claimed Minnesota Muslims Plan to ‘Infiltrate’ Precinct Caucuses
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 1/30/18) — The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today called on the Republican Party in that state to dismiss an official who claims that he uncovered a plot to “mobilize Muslims to infiltrate our Republican caucuses on Feb. 6.” Dave Sina, chair of the Fourth Congressional District GOP, claimed Monday […]
CAIR-Florida to Support Luis Blanco Reyes, Undocumented Mexican Florida Resident
(TAMPA, FL, 1/29/2018) — On Tuesday, January 30th, The Council of American Islamic Relations of Florida (CAIR-Florida) will join several Tampa community allies at the Circle of Witness & Protection event to accompany Luis Blanco Reyes as he checks in at the local immigration office in Tampa, Florida. CAIR-Florida is urging the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reconsider […]
CAIR-FL: Hundreds of Floridians in Tallahassee to Join Florida Muslim Capitol Day 2018 (#FMCD2018)
(Miami, FL, 1/29/2018) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations Florida (CAIR-Florida), the state’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization announces the official launch of Florida Muslim Capitol Day 2018 in cooperation with Florida Immigrant Coalition, ICNA Relief, Muslim Women’s Organization, Knowledge for Living, American Muslim Democratic Caucus, Hearken Media Group, UCF Muslim Student Organization, Florida Rights […]
CAIR-Sacramento Valley Welcomes New Hearings to Determine Whether Lodi Muslim was Denied Fair Trial in Terror Case
(SACRAMENTO, CA, 1/26/18) – The Sacramento Valley office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights organization, today welcomed new evidentiary hearings granted for Hamid Hayat, a Lodi Muslim convicted in 2006 on terrorism-related charges. CAIR-SV said the hearings were granted to determine whether Hayat was denied a fair trial. […]