CAIR-AZ Condemns Vandalism Targeting Tucson Synagogue
The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) today condemned vandalism targeting a synagogue in Tucscon. “End Apartheid Abolish Israel” was reportedly discovered painted on Chabad-Tucson Young Israel Congregation Tuesday morning. Tucson police are investigating the vandalism as a hate crime. In a statement, CAIR-AZ Executive Director Azza Abuseif said: “We condemn this act of vandalism targeting […]
CAIR-MI Alarmed Over ‘Aggressive’ Raids on Pro-Palestinian Activists’ Homes by Federal, Local Law Enforcement
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed concern over “aggressive” raids held this morning at the homes of pro-Palestinian student activists at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. This morning, multiple residencies in Washtenaw and Wayne counties of students […]
CAIR Calls on Wellspring Philanthropic Fund to Restore Funding for 18 Million Rising Dropped Over Pro-Palestine Post
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed solidarity with 18 Million Rising (18MR) after the Wellspring Philanthropic Fund cut funding over a social media post by the organization expressing support for Palestine. CAIR also called on the Wellspring Philanthropic Fund to restore 18MR’s funding. After 18MR expressed […]
CAIR-OK to Hold 11th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol April 28
On Monday, April 28, the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) plans to host its 11th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol. Highlights of the day include speeches from local Muslim leaders and a series of panel discussions and advocacy trainings for the Oklahoma Muslim community. SEE: Muslim Day at the Capitol WHEN: Monday, […]
CAIR-LA, Partners to Demand Accountability for Assault on UCLA Pro-Palestinian Protesters and End to Crackdown on Student Speech
On Friday, April 25, the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-LA) and the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), in partnership with Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), Inkerij, Project Islamic H.O.P.E., Kleiman/Rajaram, and the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, will hold a press conference to address the failure […]
CAIR-Florida Welcomes Lawsuit Against Southwest Ranches for Violating First Amendment Rights of Peaceful Anti-War Protesters
The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), the state’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a lawsuit filed by Muslim Legal against the town of Southwest Ranches, Florida, for allegedly violating the First Amendment rights of individuals who peacefully protested the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza. The lawsuit alleges […]
CAIR to Join USCMO 10th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day in D.C. 4/28-29 – #MuslimHillDay
On April 28–29, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will take part in the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations’ (USCMO) 10th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. with the theme “Defending Rights, Shaping Policy.” REGISTER HERE: 10th National Muslim Advocacy Day On Capitol Hill – USCMO This milestone event will bring together American Muslim organizations, […]
CAIR Calls on ‘People and Institutions of Conscience’ to Refuse Engagement with Israeli Terrorist Ben-Gvir
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on “people and institutions of conscience” across America to refuse to engage with Itamar Ben-Gvir, a convicted terrorist supporter and far-right Israeli government official who has called for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Gaza and the destruction […]
CAIR-NJ Urges Attention to Gaza Environmental Destruction on Earth Day
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) on today’s Earth Day highlighted the unprecedented environmental catastrophe unfolding in Gaza due to the US-backed Israeli genocide of Palestinians and the ecocide of Palestinian territories. As the global community commemorates Earth Day on April 22, CAIR-NJ is bringing urgent attention to the […]
CAIR Welcomes Philippine Law Ensuring Muslims’ Right to Islamic Funerals
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the passage of a law in the Philippines that ensures the right of Muslims to receive Islamic funeral rites. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure that requires the proper and immediate burial of […]