CAIR Demands Proper Medical Treatment, Religious Rights for Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk
Washington Post reports State Dept. failed to find evidence tying her to antisemitism or terrorism before she was snatched from the street by masked ICE agents The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today demanded that the Trump administration provide proper medical care for Tufts University graduate […]
BREAKING: CAIR Says Louisiana Immigration Judge’s ‘Dangerous, Unconstitutional’ Ruling on Mahmoud Khalil Must Not Stand
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said a ruling by a U.S. immigration judge in Louisiana that Columbia University anti-genocide activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported for his peaceful political activities and beliefs is a “dangerous, unconstitutional” decision that must not stand. The judge gave Khalil’s attorneys until […]
Action Alert: Call on Mecklenburg County to Reopen Hate Crime Probe of Brutal Attack on 15-Year-Old Student and Release Footage of Incident
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged community members join in demanding justice for a 15-year-old Muslim student at Ardrey Kell High School in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, who sustained severe injuries when she was brutally beaten by a male football player who she had previously […]
CAIR Says UN Analysis Showing 36 Israeli Strikes in Gaza Killed ‘Only Women and Children’ Exposes Ongoing Genocide
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said a new United Nations analysis of recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza showing that 36 of those strikes killed “only women and children” further exposes Israel’s genocide. The UN said today that between March 18 and April 9, there […]
CAIR-GA, Advancing Justice-Atlanta Condemn Trump Admin’s Revocation of International Students’ Visas at UGA, KSU and Emory
Civil rights groups call for immediate reinstatement and protection of international students’ rights The Georgia Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA), the local chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, today expressed grave concern and outrage following reports from international students in Georgia that […]
CAIR-Chicago Condemns Mass Student Visa Revocations and USCIS Weaponization of Immigration Policy
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) strongly condemns the Trump administration’s alarming escalation of political repression, as revealed yesterday in two shocking developments: Breaking News Chicago Tribune: Trump administration revokes student visas from U. of C., Northwestern and U. of I. NPR: DHS to Deny Immigration Benefits Based on Social Media Criticism of Israel Under […]
CEO Lawyer Ali Awad, CAIR-Georgia to Announce Settlement with Perry Greene, Victims to Speak for First Time
On Monday, April 14, the CEO Lawyer Firm, led by Ali Awad, and CAIR-Georgia plan to hold a press conference to announce the details of a settlement reached with Perry Greene to resolve all claims with the three Muslim women he harassed after witnessing them praying at Avalon parking lot in Alpharetta, Georgia, on March 30, […]
CAIR-SFBA Condemns Criminalization of Student Free Speech in Charges Against Stanford Pro-Palestinian Protesters
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, today strongly condemned the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s decision to file felony charges against 12 students and alumni who participated in a June 5, 2024, protest at Stanford University in support of […]
CAIR-Houston Welcomes Houston ISD’s Commitment to Ensuring Safety of Afghan Students Following Attack
The Houston office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today welcomed Houston Independent School District’s response and willingness to meet with CAIR-Houston and the Patoli Law Firm to address the alleged March 3 attack against three Afghan girls at Paul Revere Middle School. “We appreciate HISD’s commitment to working collaboratively toward a resolution,” said William White, […]
CAIR Marks End of 2025 Md. Legislative Session With Reflections on Key Progress, Challenges
Civil rights group thanks lawmakers, advocates, community that consistently championed justice, defending rights of marginalized communities The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today marked the end of the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session, which came to a close with Sine Die on Monday, April 7. As it reflects on sustained advocacy, […]