CAIR-Columbus Settles Wrongful Termination Case for Muslim Worker
(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 12/13/2017) — The Columbus, Ohio, chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Columbus) announced today that it has reached a settlement with a local company for wrongfully terminating a Muslim man. The Muslim man was wrongfully terminated in May 2015 for asking for a prayer accommodation. He worked for the company for close […]
CAIR Welcomes Withdrawal of Islamophobic Alabama Judicial Nominee Brett Talley
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/13/2017) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the withdrawal of Brett Joseph Talley for the position of United States District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama. Media reports indicate that Talley has offered to withdraw from consideration. SEE: Nomination of […]
CAIR-Columbus Helps Iraqi-Americans Become Citizens After Years of Delay
(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 12/13/2017) — The Columbus, Ohio, chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Columbus) announced today it has successfully resolved another citizenship delay lawsuit. The suit, filed in Federal court for the Southern District of Ohio, was on behalf of two Iraqi green card holders who had been waiting for decisions on their naturalization […]
CAIR ISLAM-OPED: Love for Jesus Can Bring Christians and Muslims Together
IMPORTANT NOTE: This commentary was very popular with readers nationwide when it was first distributed before Christmas a number of years ago. It is being offered again this year for those publications that were unable to publish it previously. —– ISLAM-OPED is a syndication service of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) designed to offer […]
CAIR-MN, Minnesota Muslim Faith Leaders React to Jerusalem Declaration
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 12/12/2017) –On Wednesday December 13th, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN), will join Minnesota Muslim Faith leaders at a news conference condemning Trump’s decision on the status of Jerusalem. WHAT: Faith Leaders Press Conference Responding to Jerusalem Declaration WHEN: Tomorrow Wednesday 13th at 1pm. WHERE: Ummatul Islam Mosque 3015 […]
WATCH: CAIR Releases 2017 Annual Video – ‘Living Our Faith: Defending Freedom’
We are pleased to present to our supporters CAIR’s 2017 annual video, “Living our Faith, Defending Freedom,” outlining our work on your behalf in 2017. Please watch and share the video. Please do your part to support our work as we move into 2018.
CAIR-GA: Georgia Family Asks Trump Administration to Grant Cancer-Stricken Syrian Father a Travel Ban Exemption for Medical Treatment at Emory
(ATLANTA, GA, 12/12/2017) — On Wednesday, December 13, the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations plans to hold a press conference with a Georgia family that is calling on the Trump administration to grant their cancer-stricken relative entry to the United States for medical treatment at Emory Eye Care Center. WHAT: Press Conference with Georgia […]
CAIR-NJ Commends Governor-Elect Phil Murphy for Nominating Sikh American to Be Attorney General
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, 12/12/2017) — The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended Governor-elect Phil Murphy for nominating Bergen County prosecutor Gurbir Grewal, a Sikh American, for the position of attorney general. If confirmed, Grewal would be the first Sikh in […]
CAIR-Chicago Files Federal Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Against G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc.
(CHICAGO, IL, 12/11/17) – The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc., on behalf of Mohammed Z. Hussaini, a former employee of the company, alleging discrimination by G4S for failing to provide a reasonable accommodation for him to observe his […]
CAIR-OK Civil Rights Director Veronica Laizure Receives Human Rights Award from the Oklahoma Universal Human Rights Alliance (OKUHRA)
“Veronica Laizure has proven to be a staunch proponent of human rights in Oklahoma, and she spends her days and nights advocating for the rights of the Oklahoma Muslim community,” said CAIR-OK Executive Director Adam Soltani. “This recognition, coming at a time of heightened civil rights challenges in our country, is well-deserved and serves as […]