CAIR-DFW Condemns Distribution of Racist Flyers in Royse City
The Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW) today condemned the distribution of racist flyers to homes in Royse City. Some homeowners in Royse City found clear plastic baggies containing small rocks and the flyers promoting a White supremacist organization. Police are looking into the incident. SEE: Some homeowners in Royse City finding […]
CAIR-MI Welcomes Ethnic Intimidation Charge for St. Clair Shores Man for Alleged Death Threats Targeting CAIR-MI Office, Executive Director
The Michigan chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) a local chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrest of Paul Naiman, a resident of St. Clair Shores Michigan for allegedly targeting CAIR-MI’s office and Executive Director Dawud Walid with harassing and threatening emails. CAIR-MI thanked the Canton Michigan […]
CAIR Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the NO BAN Act to Stop Discriminatory Travel Bans
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is calling on all Americans to urge their Members of Congress to support the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act Sponsored by Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Sen. Chris Coons (DE). This crucial legislation would prohibit any future administration, including the […]
CAIR Designates Indiana University as a ‘Hostile Campus’ for Targeting Anti-Genocide Students and Faculty
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today designated Indiana University (IU) as a ‘hostile campus’ due to its targeting of anti-genocide students, faculty, and staff advocating for Palestinian human rights. IU’s administration has repeatedly taken severe disciplinary measures against those expressing opposition to occupation, apartheid, and […]
CAIR Releases New ‘Know Your Rights’ Guide for Interactions with ICE Agents
New guide addresses Trump orders that target immigrants engaged in pro-Palestine speech and remove protections for sensitive places like houses of worship. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released its latest Know Your Rights guide, “What to Do When Interacting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]
CAIR in the News, February 4, 2025
CAIR: US Holocaust Memorial Council Member Says Gazans Are “Fundamentally Evil” – Hyperallergic CAIR: Protest planned in Washington as Netanyahu meets Trump amid Gaza truce – TRT World CAIR: What could be worse than the Muslim ban? Plenty. – Religion News Service Second, it sets up a 60-day window for the State and Justice Departments, as well as Homeland Security and […]
CAIR-NY Welcomes Passage of Resolution Recognizing Muslim History Month in New York State
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the passage of Resolution No. 257 by the New York State Senate, recognizing May 2025 as International Muslim Heritage Month. International Muslim History Month was created with the goal of offering Muslims […]
CAIR Calls Trump’s Targeting of South Africa Retaliation for ICJ Genocide Case, Favor to Pro-Apartheid Voices
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said that President Trump’s threat to cut unspecified funding to South Africa likely represents retaliation for the nation’s successful pursuit of genocide charges against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and a favor to white supremacists who oppose any […]
CAIR Welcomes Charges for Racist Harassment of Hispanic Men in South Carolina, Reiterates Support for Hate Crime Law
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed charges against a man after he was reportedly captured on video harassing Hispanic men in a racist tirade in Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. Washington, D.C., based CAIR also reiterated its past support for a hate crime law in that state. South […]
CAIR Condemns Israeli Settlers’ Mosque Burning as ‘Latest Act of War’ Against Islam as Gaza Death Toll Tops 61,000
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called an arson attack by Illegal Israeli settlers on a mosque in the occupied West Bank on Sunday part of Israel’s “war against Islam.” Illegal Israeli settlers have reportedly carried out over 2,970 attacks against Palestinians and their property in the occupied West […]