CAIR Calls on U.S. Media to Defend and Amplify Gaza Journalists Targeted by Israeli Govt on World Press Freedom Day
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today marked World Press Freedom Day (May 3) by calling on American journalists and media outlets to support and speak out for their colleagues in Gaza targeted for assassination by the Israeli government. CAIR also condemned the Israeli government’s censorship of journalists. SEE: World […]
CAIR Calls on Trump to ‘Rein in’ Israeli State Terrorism After Attack on Gaza Aid Flotilla, Bombing Near Syrian Presidential Palace
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Trump administration to “rein in the Israeli government’s state terrorism” after Israel bombed an area next to the presidential palace in Damascus and allegedly launched a drone attack on a ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza in in international waters […]
CAIR-LA, Partners to Host California’s First-Ever Global Muslim Village
(LOS ANGELES, CA – 5/1/2025) – On Saturday, May 3, the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA), along with Sabeelee, Universal Heritage, and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, will host the first-ever Global Muslim Village Cultural Festival. This multicultural, family-friendly event will bring together communities from across Southern […]
CAIR-LA Condemns Escalated Police Response to UCLA Students’ Screening of ‘The Encampments,’ Demands Accountability
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the University of California Police Department (UCPD)’s escalated response to a screening of “The Encampments” at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) last night. SEE: Two pro-Palestine protesters detained during encampment attack anniversary rally Yesterday, April 30, UCLA students gathered at […]
CAIR Welcomes Charge in Alleged Racist Arson of Historic Tennessee Social Justice Center Where Rosa Parks Trained
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed federal charges against the suspect in the alleged racist arson of a historic social justice center in Tennessee. A suspect whom authorities have linked to white supremacist movements has been arrested in the March 2019 fire that destroyed […]
CAIR Welcomes Vermont Hate Crime Bill Expansion, Urges South Carolina to Pass Hate Crime Bill
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the signing of an expanded hate crime bill in Vermont. Washington, D.C., based CAIR also urged lawmakers in South Carolina to pass a hate crime bill. Vermont’s Governor Phil Scott signed a bill expanding the scope of hate […]
CAIR Offers ‘Know Your Rights’ Training in Arkansas
On April 24 and 25, 2025, CAIR traveled to Arkansas to deliver “Know Your Rights” presentations regarding travel and law enforcement interactions to a local Muslim Student Association (MSA) and mosque. The mosque event was attended by 60+ community members who had dozens of questions answered, ranging from rights they have at the border to how to […]
Community Advisory: CAIR Releases Updated ‘Travel and Free Speech Guidance Under the Trump Administration’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today updated its recently-released “Travel and Free Speech Guidance Under the Trump Administration” due to continued concerns about travel and free speech issues. Based on recent reports, CAIR added answers to the question: “What device precautions can I take before […]
BREAKING: CAIR Welcomes Senate HELP Committee Delaying Vote on Misleading ‘Antisemitism Awareness Act’ Amid Bipartisan Free Speech Concerns
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee delaying a vote on its considering of the misleadingly titled Antisemitism Awareness Act (S. 558), following bipartisan concerns over the act dangerously conflating criticism of the Israeli government with antisemitism […]
CAIR-LA, Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP and Legal Partners to Announce Lawsuit Against Law Enforcement Agencies Over Violent Crackdown on Peaceful UCLA Anti-Genocide Protesters
On Monday, May 5, the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA), along with Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP, the Law Office of Colleen Flynn, Attorney Ricci Sergienko, Kleiman/Rajaram, and the Law Offices of Thomas B. Harvey, will hold a press conference to announce the filing of a lawsuit against […]