CAIR Calls UMD Interfaith Vigil a “Victory for Free Speech” That Upholds Right to Advocate for Palestinian Humanity
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called an interfaith vigil hosted Monday evening by students at the University of Maryland an important victory for free speech amid increasing efforts to censor advocacy for Palestinian human rights. The event, attended by hundreds, was […]
CAIR Calls on Jets to Explain ‘Unusual Hostility’ in Treatment of Fired Coach Robert Saleh
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today raised concerns about the motive the “unusual hostility” behind the New York Jets’ decision to fire Coach Robert Saleh after reports that security physically escorted him out of the building without giving him an opportunity to speak with players. Washington, D.C., […]
CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad Again Named to List of World’s ‘500 Most Influential Muslims’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, said today that its National Executive Director Nihad Awad has again been named to “The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims.” Awad has been named to the annual list a number of times. American Muslims named to the list include Awad, Dalia […]
Video: CAIR California Demands Ceasefire and Accountability: ‘Enough is Enough’
Video: CAIR Calls for Immediate Ceasefire Amid Devastating Toll in Gaza and Lebanon on October 7 Anniversary
CAIR-Minnesota to Join Groundbreaking for Muslim Cemetery After 10-Year Delay Due to Hate Crimes and Land-Use Discrimination
On Tuesday, October 8, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for Al Maghfirah Cemetery after 10 years of delays due to land-use discrimination and hate crime attacks. Almost a decade after the land was purchased, and following a legal battle and multiple hate-fueled attacks on […]
Video: UMD Vigil: Students for Justice in Palestine Gather for Peaceful Remembrance
CAIR-NY Condemns Hate Crime Mugging and Assault of Asian Woman
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today condemned the hate crime mugging and assault of an Asian woman in Brooklyn. The woman was walking on a busy street in downtown Brooklyn when two individuals approached her. One reportedly made anti-Asian remarks while the other took her cell phone and caused […]
Community Advisory: Last Day to Register to Vote Approaching for November Elections: Take Action Now
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest civil rights and advocacy organization, is urging all eligible voters to register for the upcoming general election before their state’s registration deadlines. With key races in many battleground states, including Georgia, Arizona, and Florida, this election will shape the future of critical issues, including civil rights, […]
CAIR Calls on Media Outlets to Condemn Israel’s Latest Targeted Assassination of Journalist
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on media outlets in the United States and worldwide to condemn Israel’s targeted assassination of Palestinian journalist Hasan ‘Abdel Rahim Hamad. Yesterday, Israeli forces reportedly targeted journalist Hamad’s house. Hamad, who worked in Media Town Company and cooperated with […]