CAIR Supports South Carolina City’s Proposed Hate Crime Ordinance
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed support for a hate crime ordinance currently poised to be passed by the city of Gaffney, South Carolina. The bill, which mirrors similar hate crime legislation passed in other cities in the state, has been approved by the city’s legislative […]
CAIR Welcomes South Africa, Malaysia, Colombia Blocking Ships Carrying Israeli Arms from Ports
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a decision by the governments of South Africa, Malaysia and Colombia to prevent ships carrying weapons shipments for Israel from using their ports. CAIR also urged other nations to follow suit The leaders of South Africa, Malaysia and Colombia wrote […]
CAIR-GA, Georgia Muslim Voter Project Host Muslim Advocacy Day at the Georgia Capitol
On Thursday February 27th, the Georgia Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia) and Georgia Muslim Voter Project (GAMVP) hosted Muslim Advocacy Day at the Georgia State Capitol. For the third consecutive year, this event brought over 100 Georgia Muslims to the state capitol for an opportunity to meet with their legislators and address […]
CAIR Welcomes Sec. Rubio’s Condemnation of Thailand’s Deportation of Uyghurs to China
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s condemnation of the government of Thailand for deporting Uyghurs to China. CAIR yesterday called for that action by the State Department. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) Secretary Rubio wrote: “Thailand forcibly returned a group […]
CAIR to Host ‘Welcome Ramadan’ Event Presenting Md. Governor’s Proclamation Marking Beginning of Holy Month
On Saturday, March 1, the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plans to host a “Welcome Ramadan” event to mark the beginning of the holy month for Muslim communities with the presentation of a Governor’s Proclamation to commemorate the occasion. WHAT: ‘Welcome Ramadan’ […]
CAIR Joins Multi-Faith Partners in Opposition to Maryland Anti-Masking Bill
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced today that it has joined Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) Baltimore and other faith-based groups and advocacy organizations in signing on to a letter urging the Maryland General Assembly to oppose Senate Bill 709/House Bill 1081, the “Unmask Hate Act.” While the bill aims […]
CAIR Expresses Condolences to Md. House Speaker Adrienne Jones on Sudden Passing of Son
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) extends its sincere condolences to Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones following the sudden passing of her son Thursday. This tragic loss is felt by the greater community. “There are no words that can erase the grief and pain of losing a loved one,” said CAIR’s Maryland Director Zainab […]
CAIR-Chicago to Host Press Conference Following Verdict in Joseph Czuba Trial; Friday Prayer to Honor Wadee Al Fayoumi
CHICAGO, IL, February 27, 2025 – The Chicago Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a press conference outside the Will County Courthouse following the verdict in the trial of Joseph Czuba—the Plainfield landlord charged with murder, attempted murder, and hate crimes in the brutal stabbing of 6-year-old Wadee […]
CAIR-NJ Condemns ICE Raid on Family-Owned Restaurant in South Jersey, Calls for Immediate Release of Detained Owner
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today condemned the recent ICE raid on Jersey Kebab, a family-owned Mediterranean restaurant in Haddon Township, South Jersey, and called for the immediate release of the detained owner, Emine Emanet. On February 26, 2025, ICE agents raided Jersey Kebab and arrested its owners, Celal […]
CAIR Urges Congress and All Government Bodies to Issue Ramadan Welcoming Statements, Resolutions
Muslim civil rights organization provides toolkit for Muslim community members and elected officials Today, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced it has sent a message urging all U.S. House and Senate congressional offices to welcome the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and support Muslim-friendly resolutions […]