CAIR Calls End of Temporary Protected Status for Syrians ‘Premature,’ Urges Extension Until Rebuilding and Safety Make Returns Possible
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today opposed the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrians in America, calling it premature while much of Syria remains devastated and uninhabitable following the destruction left by the former Assad regime. Entire neighborhoods in Syrian […]
CAIR Calls Fearmongering About Sharia in London a ‘Baseless Claim’ Meant to Distract from Gaza Genocide
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said President Trump’s claim at the United Nations General Assembly that London wants to “go to Sharia law” and a resurgence in other baseless anti-Muslim conspiracy theories are meant to distract from the real threat to western societies: crackdowns on free […]
CAIR Welcomes Spanish Arms Embargo on Israel, Calls on Other Nations to Follow Suit
The Council on American‑Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended the government of Spain for approving a full arms embargo on Israel and urged other nations to adopt similar measures. Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a “total” arms embargo on Israel, escalating pressure on Israel’s Prime Minister […]
CAIR Joins 500 Groups in Condemning Political Violence, Opposing Threats to Free Speech and Non-Profit Organizations
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said it has joined some 500 non-profit organizations in a joint statement condemning political violence and opposing governmental attacks on free speech and nonprofit institutions. The open letter stated in part: “Political violence has targeted those of every political persuasion and of […]
CAIR Action Alert: Call on Maryland’s Ethics Committee to Probe Lawmakers’ Participation in ‘50 States One Israel’ Propaganda Trip
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for an investigation into possible ethics violations after several Maryland state legislators chose to participate in the controversial “50 States One Israel” propaganda trip as the United Nations concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. [NOTE: Last week, CAIR’s […]
CAIR-CA: 100+ CA Muslim Organizations Publish Joint Open Letter Calling on Governor Newsom to Veto Classroom Censorship Bill AB 715
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), along with more than 110 mosques, Islamic centers, and Muslim community organizations, today published a joint open letter to Governor Gavin Newsom on behalf of California’s more than one million Muslims. The letter urges him to veto Assembly Bill (AB) 715—a dangerous classroom censorship bill that will […]
CAIR-CT Condemns Racist Vandalism at Catholic School in West Hartford
The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) today condemned a racist vandalism at a Catholic school in West Hartford. West Hartford police are investigating after racist graffiti was found at Northwest Catholic High School on Sunday. According to police, the damage was primarily to the track and soccer nets. The damage included […]
CAIR Condemns Killing of 78 in Drone Strike on Sudan Mosque
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the killing of 78 worshipers in a drone strike on a mosque in Sudan’s Darfur region reportedly conducted by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The drone strike hit a mosque in the city of El-Fasher, where RSF paramilitaries […]
CAIR-Texas Says Gov. Abbott Bears Responsibility After Intruder Makes Threatening Remarks Inside Texas Islamic Center
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today expressed concerned about an incident in McKinney, Texas, in which a man reportedly entered the Sufaraa Center without permission, began questioning people and reportedly stated, “There should be no mosques in the USA.” CAIR-Texas said Governor Abbott and other state officials who regularly express Islamophobic […]
BREAKING: CAIR Wins Injunction Ordering U. of Missouri to Permit Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine into Homecoming Parade
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said it won an injunction requiring the University of Missouri to allow Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine (MSJP) into the University’s 2025 Homecoming Parade and called the ruling a “major victory for the civil rights of all Americans.” […]