CAIR Launches ‘University Administrator’s Guide to an Unhostile Campus’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the release of its latest resource, the University Administrator’s Guide to an Unhostile Campus. This guide is part of CAIR’s Unhostile Campus Campaign, a project aimed at fostering a campus environment where Palestinian, Muslim, Arab, Jewish, and other students, […]
CAIR Condemns Israel’s West Bank Settler Rampage, Shooting of Child in Gaza, Attempt to Turn Jenin Refugee Camp into the “Next Gaza”
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Israeli government for its ongoing escalation of human rights abuses against the Palestinian people, including letting Israeli settlers burn homes across the West Bank, shooting a teenage boy and his rescuer in violation of the Gaza ceasefire, and launching […]
CAIR Thanks Volunteers, Baltimore Mayor’s Office for Making MLK Day of Service a Success
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today thanked the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Community Initiatives and all of its volunteers who helped make its 2025 MLK Day of Service project a success. SEE: Highlight Reel Two dozen volunteers braved the snow and cold weather to join CAIR and the Baltimore City […]
CAIR-NJ Urges Gov. Murphy to Pass Immigrant Trust Act to Protect Communities as Trump Inauguration Looms
The Council on American-Islamic Relations of New Jersey (CAIR-NJ) today calls on Gov. Phil Murphy to pass the Immigrant Trust Act and stand firmly in protecting the state’s immigrant population. With nearly two million immigrants in the U.S., New Jersey has a moral and practical obligation to act swiftly by passing this critical legislation. “New […]
Civil Rights Groups and Emory Students for Justice in Palestine Address Federal Recognition of Hostile Environment Concerns At Emory University
Emory University is forced to revise campus protest activity policy, nondiscrimination policies, and bias report process even as it cuts student complainants out of the resolution process. Emory Students for Justice in Palestine (ESJP), the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia), and Palestine Legal, today addressed the announcement and resolution by the U.S. Department […]
CAIR Urges Biden and Trump to Tell Netanyahu to “Stop Trying to Kill as Many Palestinians as Possible’ Before Ceasefire Takes Effect
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged President Biden and President-Elect to demand that the Israeli government “stop trying to kill as many Palestinians as possible” before the ceasefire agreement takes. CAIR noted that the government of indicted war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu has killed at […]
CAIR Disagrees with SCOTUS TikTok Ruling, Welcomes Biden and Trump Decisions Not to Immediately Enforce Ban
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed disagreement with a Supreme Court ruling upholding a “dangerous, unprecedented” law that effectively bans TikTok in the United States and welcomed statements from President Biden and President-elect Trump indicating that they will immediately the law. CAIR is urging […]
Media Advisory: CAIR to Honor MLK’s Legacy With ‘Day of Service’ in Baltimore
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced today that it is hosting a community event for volunteers to participate in its ‘MLK Day of Service’ project to package and distribute brown bag lunches for unhoused people in Baltimore City. This year’s event […]
Good News Alert: Chicago City Council Rejects Attack on Sanctuary Protections
On Wednesday January 15th, the Chicago City Council voted 39-11 to reject Ordinance O2023-0004222, a dangerous proposal that would have rolled back the Welcoming City Ordinance by allowing local police to collaborate with ICE. This resounding defeat upholds Chicago’s long-standing commitment to being a sanctuary city, protecting immigrant communities, and maintaining constitutional rights. CAIR-Chicago’s Communications […]
CAIR-Philadelphia Calls for Thorough Probe and Discipline for Teacher who Allegedly Called Palestinian Student a ‘Terrorist’
The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today called for a thorough disciplinary investigation into a teacher who reportedly responded to a Palestinian-American 7th grade student’s request to change his seat in the class by saying “I do not negotiate with terrorists.” The incident reportedly took place at Central Dauphin Middle School […]