Six Years After Christchurch, Islamophobia Remains a Threat
By: Ismail Allison Six years after Brenton Tarrant entered two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand and opened fire on worshippers during Friday prayers, killing 51 in total, it is evident Islamophobia is not the exclusive domain of fringe personalities who would carry out a mass shooting. Islamophobia claims as its adherents heads of state and […]
A Message From Our Lawyers: We Just Sued Columbia on Behalf of Mahmoud Khalil
Today, we filed a lawsuit against Columbia University. For months, a congressional committee has been pressuring universities to turn over private student records—records that can be weaponized against students who dare to speak out for Palestine. Columbia complied. Now, Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful U.S. resident and one of Columbia’s own students has been detained by ICE—without […]
CAIR Condemns Deportation of 10-Year-Old American Cancer Patient, Undocumented Parents to Mexico
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the Trump administration’s deportation of a 10-year-old American citizen and cancer patient to Mexico A family on their way to an emergency medical check-up for their 10-year-old daughter, who is recovering from brain cancer, was detained by immigration […]
SPEAKER UPDATE MEDIA ADVISORY: Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman to join CAIR-NJ in International Day to Combat Islamophobia Commemoration
On Monday, March 17, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) will join the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, in commemorating the International Day to Combat Islamophobia at the Trenton State House. She will be joined by advocates, community leaders and subject-matter experts to speak on the dangers […]
CAIR-NY Strongly Denounces Columbia U. Punitive Sanctions Against Student Protesters
The New York Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today strongly denounced Columbia University’s punitive sanctions taken against anti-genocide student demonstrators. SEE: Columbia University punishes pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied building SEE: Columbia Imposes Harsh Sanctions for Student Protesters Columbia’s punishment included degree revocation, suspension, and expulsion of […]
CAIR Welcomes Expanded Religious Accommodations for Incarcerated Muslims at Montgomery County Correctional Facility
Today, the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) welcomed the successful expansion of religious accommodations for incarcerated Muslims at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF). Following recent constructive meetings with Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) administrators and wardens, the updated policies reflect a commitment to respecting and upholding the religious rights […]
CAIR Welcomes Recognition of Ramadan on Senate, House Floors in Maryland State Legislature
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed the acknowledgment of Ramadan on the Senate and House floors this week by State Senator Clarence Lam and State Delegate Sean Stinnett. Their remarks served as a timely reminder of the importance of celebrating inclusivity and diversity in Maryland communities. SEE VIDEO: Ramadan […]
CAIR-NJ to Release New Civil Rights Data to Mark UN’s 2025 International Day to Combat Islamophobia
On Monday, March 17, the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plans to commemorate the United Nation’s International Day to Combat Islamophobia by releasing its new data on anti-Muslim bias at the Trenton State House. Advocates and subject-matter experts will speak on the dangers of […]
CAIR-Arizona and 29 Coalition Members Urge State Leaders to Defend Free Speech
The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Arizona) has successfully led a coalition of 30 organizations in urging Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona State Legislature to take immediate action in defense of free speech. In a letter sent this week, the coalition raised concerns over the suppression of speech and the targeting […]
CAIR, CAIR-FL Call Florida Mayor’s Attempt to Censor Oscar-Winning Palestinian Documentary ‘Racist and Unconstitutional’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its Florida chapter (CAIR-FL) today condemned an attempt by the mayor of Miami Beach to shut down a movie theatre that showed the Oscar-winning Palestinian documentary No Other Land. O Cinema, an arthouse theatre, showed the documentary after having initially pulled it due to a letter denouncing the […]