CAIR Condemns Israeli Troops Firing at Foreign Diplomats in Occupied West Bank
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Israeli troops firing at a group of foreign diplomats in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military said the bullets it fired at a group of foreign diplomats in Jenin were “warning shots”, fired after the delegation “deviated” […]
CAIR Calls French Plan to Ban Hijab in Public an ‘Authoritarian Attack on Religious Freedom’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called a plan by French President Emmanuel Macron’s political party to ban those under 15 from wearing hijab, or Islamic head scarves, in public an “authoritarian attack on religious freedom.” That proposed ban would forbid “minors under 15 from wearing the […]
CAIR-LA to Join Islamic Center of Yorba Linda, Community Organizations for Southern California’s Largest Eid Festival
On Saturday, May 24, the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) will join the Islamic Center of Yorba Linda (ICYL) and charity partners Umma Health and Salaam Charity for the OC Eid Fest. This celebration will be the largest Eid festival in Southern California and is expected to draw approximately 10,000 attendees. This […]
CAIR Calls on Mississippi to Drop Holiday Honoring ‘Racist and Traitor’ Jefferson Davis
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Mississippi leaders and lawmakers to take action to drop a holiday that honors confederate racist and traitor Jefferson Davis, who was president of the Confederate States of America. That holiday marking the birthday of the Confederate president […]
CAIR-Philadelphia, Delaware State Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton to Host Second Delaware Muslim Capitol Day in Dover
MCD participants to lobby on bills related to Islamophobia, civil rights, criminal justice, hate crimes, voting rights, and immigrants’ rights on the agenda of the state legislature On Thursday, May 22, Delaware’s Muslim community, along with the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) and the office of the Delaware State Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, will participate […]
CAIR Welcomes Report Confirming Racist Behavior at Wisconsin High School Track Meet
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a report confirming allegations of racist behavior at a Wisconsin high school track meet. An internal investigation by the Waterford School District confirmed multiple instances of racially-charged comments and stereotypical behavior directed at athletes. “We welcome the fact that the allegations […]
CAIR Calls for U.S., World Action After UN Says 14,000 Palestinian Babies Could Die in Gaza Under Israeli Forced Starvation Campaign
UN warning comes as former top Israeli military official says a ‘sane country does not wage war against civilians, does not kill babies as a pastime.” The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Trump administration and the world community to take immediate action […]
CAIR-Ohio ‘Team Palestine’ Raises Awareness for Palestinian Children at Cleveland Marathon
On May 17, CAIR-Ohio participated in the 2025 Cleveland Marathon, joining over 11,000 runners in a citywide celebration of health, resilience, and community. For the second year in a row, CAIR-Ohio sponsored Team Palestine, a powerful initiative aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), an organization providing life-saving medical care […]
ACTION ALERT: Nonprofit Killer Bill Pulled From GOP Tax Bill. Tell Congress to Keep it Out!
Dangerous provision removed over the weekend from House GOP’s advanced tax package – but it could be reinserted at any moment The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is calling on all Americans to take immediate action and urge their U.S. House Representatives to ensure the dangerous […]
CAIR Designates Johns Hopkins U. as ‘Hostile Campus’ for Targeting of Anti-Genocide Students
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today designated Johns Hopkins University (JHU) as a Hostile Campus for fostering a climate of fear, retaliation, and repression targeting students who speak out against occupation, apartheid, and genocide. SEE: CAIR Designates Johns Hopkins University as a Hostile Campus “No university that suppresses, injures, or […]