CAIR-Oklahoma Expresses Concern About Racial Stereotypes Used in Police Social Media Post
The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) today expressed concern about racial stereotypes used in a now-deleted social media post by Owasso, Oklahoma, police. A Facebook post by the Owasso Police Department promoting a blood drive used phrases and images referencing an episode of the “South Park” TV program showing a cartoon image of […]
CAIR Thanks Sponsors, Community for Successful Conclusion of 10th Annual Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS)
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today thanked congressional sponsor Rep. Donald Beyer (D-VA), organizational cosponsors Diyanet Center of America, Islamic Society of the Washington Area (ISWA), Islamic Society of Frederick, Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB), and all those who helped make its 10th annual Muslim […]
CAIR Condemns Deadly Attack Targeting Congo Church
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a deadly attack targeting a Catholic church in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Thirty-four people have been reported dead after the attack on the church in eastern Congo. The attack was reportedly carried out by an ISIS-linked group. […]
CAIR Welcomes Israeli Human Rights Groups’ Recognition of Gaza Genocide
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the recognition of the Israeli government’s genocide in Gaza by two prominent Israeli human rights organizations. B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHRI) both issued reports detailing the genocidal nature of Israel’s war on Gaza, which Palestinian human rights groups […]
For Now, Making Endorsements At Mosques Is Still Off-Limits, But Using Our Civic Voice Is Not – A Message From CAIR
For many in the American Muslim community, recent news about a major change in politics felt like a spark of hope in a time of despair. “The IRS now says pastors can endorse candidates,” headlines across the country read. Some mosques took this news to mean that they could now allow imams and khatibs to […]
CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime Charge for Racist Shooting Targeting Black Jogger in South Carolina
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a hate crime charge brought against Jonathan Felkel, 33, who was arrested Thursday under Richland County, South Carolina’s, new hate crime ordinance. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said Felkel, who is white, is accused of firing a gun […]
CAIR-LA Welcomes Arrest of Irvine Man Suspected of Hate-Motivated Road Rage Incident
The Los Angeles office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today welcomed the arrest of a man in connection with an alleged hate-motivated road rage incident in Irvine earlier this week. SEE: · Irvine man accused of road rage hate crime; conflict captured on Instagram, police say · Irvine Police Arrested a Man Following […]
CAIR Welcomes France’s Planned Recognition of Palestine, Urges Other Nations to Follow Suit
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the French government’s planned recognition of a Palestinian state and urged other nations across the world to take similar action as one way to respond to Israel’s genocide in Gaza. French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that […]
CAIR-MN Says Rep. Emmer’s Comments on Somali-Americans ‘Fuel Division, Fear, and Islamophobia’
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today said recent comments made by Rep. Tom Emmer on Fox News, which unfairly targeted Minnesota’s Somali-American community and perpetuated harmful stereotypes “fuel division, fear, and Islamophobia.” WATCH: Video of Rep. Emmer’s Comments In a statement, CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein said: “Rep. Emmer’s comments are […]
Community Advisory: CAIR and CAIR Action Urge Muslim Voters to Meet Lawmakers During August Congressional Recess
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its 501(c)(4) affiliate CAIR Action today urged American Muslim voters and community leaders to meet with their members of Congress during the August Congressional recess. The organizations also released their joint 2025 August Recess Toolkit, a practical guide to help communities schedule […]