CAIR Designates UC Berkeley a ‘Hostile Campus’ for Systematic Suppression of Anti-Genocide Speech
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the designation of the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), a “Hostile Campus” due to its long and escalating pattern of targeting Palestinian, Muslim, Arab, and allied students and faculty who speak out against Israel’s genocide in Gaza. SEE:CAIR Designates […]
CAIR Welcomes World’s Largest Wealth Fund Decision to Divest from Caterpillar Over Gaza Genocide
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a decision by Norway’s $2 trillion wealth fund, the world’s largest, to divest from construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar and from five Israeli banking groups over Israel’s genocide in Gaza. That fund said the decision was made “due to an unacceptable […]
CAIR to Announce Lawsuit Against President Dr. Mun Choi of the U. of Missouri for Forbidding Mizzou SJP from Participating in Homecoming Parade
On Wednesday, August 27, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plans to hold a press conference in Columbia, Missouri, to announce the filing of a lawsuit challenging University Chancellor and Missouri School System President Dr. Choi’s decision to prohibit Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine from participating in […]
CAIR-TX, DFW, ICNA-CSJ, MAS-PACE, Dallas Peace and Justice Center (DPJC), Human Rights Dallas and Interfaith Leaders Unite in Dallas to Address the Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
On Thursday, August 28, the Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-TX, DFW), Islamic Council of North America Council for Social Justice (ICNA CSJ), the Muslim American Society’s Public Affairs & Civic Engagement (MAS-PACE), Dallas Peace and Justice Center (DPJC), Human Rights Dallas (HRD), and the Dallas Muslim community – along with […]
CAIR-Texas Joins Other Muslim Groups in Release of Joint Statement on Rising Hate, Announce Virtual Panel ‘United Against Hate: Protecting Texas Communities’
More than two dozen organizations — representing nearly one million Muslims across the state — have issued a joint statement to state leaders condemning the rise of anti-Muslim hate, bigoted rhetoric, and fearmongering across the state. The letter emphasizes that Texas Muslims are integral to the fabric of the state, contributing to education, healthcare, technology, […]
CAIR Condemns George Washington U. Suspension of Anti-Genocide Group Jewish Voice for Peace
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the George Washington University’s (GW) suspension of the anti-genocide group Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), calling the move an unacceptable act of viewpoint discrimination and a violation of students’ fundamental rights. The university in Washington, D.C., reportedly suspended JVP through […]
CAIR Designates Wayne State University a “Hostile Campus” for Repeated Silencing of Gaza Genocide Protestors
(08/25/2025) The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today designated Wayne State University (WSU) a “Hostile Campus” for its repeated repression of Palestinian, Muslim, Arab, and allied students who oppose Israel’s genocide in Gaza. SEE: CAIR Designates Wayne State University a “Hostile Campus” “Wayne State University has criminalized peaceful dissent and silenced […]
Good News: CAIR Welcomes Fourth Circuit Ruling in Favor of Muslim Air Force Veteran’s No Fly List, Watchlist Case
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, allowing CAIR’s lawsuit to move forward in challenging the federal No Fly List and Watchlist on behalf of Mr. Saadiq Long. The Fourth Circuit Court’s decision to […]
CAIR-Florida to Join Family of Palestinian-American Minor Detained in Israel, Call for Immediate Release
On Tuesday, August 26, the Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), the state’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization will hold a press conference at 12 p.m. at its Tampa office (8076 N. 56th St., Tampa, FL) to demand that the U.S. State Department and Florida’s elected officials call on the Israeli government […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: CAIR, CAIR-SFBA to Designate UC Berkeley a ‘Hostile Campus,’ Citing Safety Threats, Harassment, and Suppression of Palestine Advocacy
On Tuesday, Aug. 26, the San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a press conference to announce CAIR’s designation of the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), as a hostile campus due to its ongoing suppression of Palestinian advocacy, […]