CAIR-MI Concerned Over University of Michigan’s Apparent Continued Targeting of Pro-Palestinian Voices on Campus
The Michigan Chapter of Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today expresses concern of what appears to be the University of Michigan’s continued targeting of pro-Palestinian voices on campus with the recent suspension of the student group Students Allied for Freedom and Equality […]
CAIR-NJ, CAIR to Hold Special Know Your Rights Event Honoring World Hijab Day
On Monday, Feb. 3, the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) and its national partner (CAIR) will hold a free, all-faiths-welcome webinar focused on rights related to wearing the hijab. The groups invite people of all faiths and backgrounds to attend, ask questions and learn more about the hijab (Islamic head […]
CAIR-MI Condemns Distribution of Antisemitic Flyers in Flushing
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the distribution of antisemitic flyers in Flushing. The flyers were discovered between January 18 and 19. Local police are investigating the incident. SEE: Officials speak out after antisemitic, white supremacy leaflets distributed in Flushing – […]
CAIR Action Alert: Urge Congress to Oppose Plan to Massively Expand Gitmo to Detain Undocumented Immigrants
Urge lawmakers to reject any funding or authorization, reaffirm need to close the facility Join the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, in calling on Congress to oppose President Donald Trump’s announced executive order directing the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to expand the U.S. naval […]
CAIR Welcomes Sentence for Racial Harassment Targeting Hispanic Homes, Businesses in Iowa
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the sentencing of a man who posted racist flyers on the homes and businesses of Hispanic people in Hampton, Iowa. The man was charged with eight counts of second-degree harassment and one count of trespass with intent to […]
CAIR in the News, January 30, 2025
CAIR: National advocacy group condemns racially motivated vandalism in Muscatine – Quad-City Times CAIR-MN: Minnesota BLM, allied groups calling for a boycott of Target – North Dallas Gazette CAIR Minnesota will be joining in the call for a boycott. “We must remind the public that Minneapolis is the place where George Floyd was brutally murdered by the Minneapolis Police Department,” […]
CAIR, CAIR Action Release Legislative Priorities for 119th Congress
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and CAIR Action, a leading national Muslim political advocacy organization, today released their collaborative legislative priorities for the 119th Congress. These priorities focus on defending civil rights, advancing justice, and addressing key domestic and international issues impacting the American Muslim community […]
CAIR-MA Condemns Harvard’s Adoption of Anti-Speech Policy, Adds Harvard to Growing List of Hostile Campuses
The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Harvard University for adopting as part of its antidiscrimination policies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) highly controversial definition of antisemitism that conflates criticism of the Israeli government with religious discrimination. WATCH THE NEWS […]
CAIR Calls Trump’s Reported Anti-Palestinian Executive Order a ‘Dishonest, Overbroad and Unenforceable’ Attack on Free Speech, College Activism
Muslim civil rights and advocacy group says President Trump should ‘pursue an America First agenda, not an Israel First agenda’ The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called a reported Trump administration executive order attacking free speech and dismissing Palestinian suffering under the guise of combatting antisemitism a […]
CAIR Condemns Neo-Nazi Vandalism Targeting Hispanic Businesses in Iowa
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned vandalism targeting Hispanic businesses in Muscatine, Iowa. Police are investigating nine reports of derogatory vandalism at various Muscatine businesses, including hateful graffiti, a broken window and racist emails. Swastikas and hateful messages were reportedly written on several buildings. Police […]