CAIR Welcomes Reported Plan to Withdraw U.S. Troops from Syria, Calls for Orderly Transition to Syrian People
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed reports that the U.S. plans to withdraw all American troops from Syria and called for an orderly transition of the occupied areas to the liberated Syrian people. Israeli media reported that “senior White House officials conveyed a message to […]
CAIR, CAIR-MA to Designate Harvard as ‘Hostile Campus’ Over Adoption of Anti-Free Speech, Anti-Palestinian Policies
On Thursday, Jan. 30, the national office and the Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plan to hold a press conference to announce the designation of Harvard University as a “hostile campus” after the administration adopted new, anti-speech, anti-Palestinian policies that threaten to expand […]
CAIR-LA Condemns Chapman U. President for Criticizing Award Given to Pro-Palestinian Student Group, Distancing School from Decision
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned Chapman University President Daniele Struppa for his recent schoolwide email criticizing an award given to the university’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) group by the Chapman Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) during its 3rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther […]
CAIR Welcomes New Zealand Requirement for Visiting Israeli Soldiers to Disclose Human Rights Abuses
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a decision by the government of New Zealand to require Israeli nationals to disclose military service when applying for visas to the country. New Zealand will now require Israelis applying for a visa to report details about their […]
CAIR-NY Welcomes Passage of Recognition of World Hijab Day 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. 88 by the New York State Senate, recognizing February 1, 2025, as World Hijab Day. World Hijab Day, in its 12th year, is a platform to promote understanding, […]
CAIR-Philadelphia, Harrisburg Palestine Coalition, Rahman Family Welcome Resignation of Teacher who Called Palestinian Student a ‘Terrorist’
On Tuesday, Jan 28, the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia), the Harrisburg Palestine Coalition and the Rahman Family, the family of the 7th grade student who was called a terrorist by his teacher at Central Dauphin School District, reacted to the results of Central Dauphin School Board meeting. At the meeting, the […]
CAIR, CAIR Action Release 100-Day Agenda with Policy Proposals for Trump Administration
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and CAIR Action, one of the nation’s leading new Muslim political organizations, today publicly released their first collaborative policy agenda outlining proposed policies that the Trump administration should consider implementing to protect the rights of all Americans, including American Muslims, and advance justice […]
CAIR-MI Welcomes Judge’s Order Allowing Case Against Oakland County Sheriffs for Removal of Muslim Woman’s Hijab for Booking Photo to Proceed
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 welcomed Judge Mark A. Goldsmith’s opinion and order allowing a lawsuit filed on behalf of a Muslim to proceed against Oakland County Sheriff, Micheal Bouchard, and two sheriff’s deputies working for the […]
CAIR-Minnesota to Host Community Safety Conference Including Training on DOJ Nonprofit Security Grant
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will host a Community Safety Conference to provide critical resources and expert guidance to community leaders and organizations applying for or managing the Department of Justice Nonprofit Security Grant (NSG). With Minnesota leading the nation in attacks on mosques—44 incidents in the […]
CAIR Encourages Mosques to Review Security After Man Arrested for Plotting Mass Shooting at Nashville Mosque
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today encouraged mosques and other Islamic institutions nationwide to review their security procedures after law enforcement arrested a Tennessee man for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a Nashville mosque. The suspect, 18-year-old Gunner Joseph Fisher, reportedly planned to carry out a mass shooting inspired […]