CAIR-CA Denounces Senate Education Committee Vote to Advance AB 715
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today denounced the Senate Education Committee’s vote advancing AB 715 (Zbur & Addis) and reiterated its strong opposition to the bill. CAIR-CA warns that AB 715 would: In a statement, CAIR-CA Legislative and Government Affairs Director […]
CAIR Expresses Solidarity with UK Muslims After Assault on Muslim Girl in Scotland, Vandalism of Mosque in England
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed solidarity with Muslims in the UK after an alleged hate crime assault on a Muslim girl in Newton Mearns, Scotland, and the vandalism of a mosque in Stockport, England. According to reports, a young Muslim girl was walking […]
CAIR Says Jerry Seinfeld’s Claim that KKK is ‘Better’ Than ‘Free Palestine’ is Part of Dehumanization of Palestinians
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said that comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s recent claim that the racist Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is somehow “better than” the growing worldwide campaign for a “Free Palestine” is part of the efforts of those supporting Israel’s genocide to dehumanize the […]
CAIR-CT to Hold Media Availability with Mother, Son Returning Home After Travel Ban Lifted by Israel
On Thursday, September 11, the Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) plans to hold a media availability with Intifada Abdelghani and her 14-year-old son Musa, both U.S. citizens, finally returning home to Connecticut after their travel ban was lifted by Israeli authorities. They are scheduled to land at Logan Airport in Boston on Thursday, September 11 at […]
CAIR–North Carolina Backs Hate Crime Probe into Murder of Iryna Zarutska, Condemns Attempts to Stoke Anti-Black Racism
The North Carolina chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NC), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on federal authorities to investigate the murder of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska as a possible hate crime in light of evidence that the perpetrator made remarks about her race and gender after […]
CAIR-CA Reaffirms Opposition to AB 715 Ahead of Senate Education Committee Hearing
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today reaffirmed its strong opposition to Assembly Bill 715 (Zbur & Addis), which is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Education Committee later today. While recent amendments reflect some of the feedback provided by educators and civil rights groups, CAIR-CA maintains that the bill’s […]
CAIR Calls on French Government to Address Rising Islamophobia After Pig Heads Left at Mosques
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the government of France to address rising Islamophobia after pig heads were left outside at least nine mosques in and around Paris. [NOTE: Muslims are prohibited from consuming pork products and bigots often use pigs or pork to deliberately […]
BREAKING: CAIR Calls for Removal of GHF from Gaza After BBC Exposes Anti-Muslim Biker Gang Running Security
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for the removal of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) from Gaza after an investigation by the BBC revealed that a biker gang with a history of violent anti-Muslim rhetoric is in charge of the foundation’s security. BBC News […]
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CAIR to Feature Miko Peled as Speaker at Upcoming National Policy Conference
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it plans to feature Miko Peled, Israeli-American author of The General’s Son, at its upcoming national policy conference. Drawing from his personal background, Peled speaks on the realities of occupation and the importance of protecting human rights […]