CAIR Says Oxfam, AOAV Analysis of Israel’s Mass Killing of Palestinian Women and Children Should Be ‘Wake-Up Call’ to World
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said a new analysis by Oxfam and Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) showing that Israel has killed more women and children in Gaza in the past year than in any other conflict over the past two decades should be a “wake-up […]
CAIR Community Advisory: Join First ‘Defining Anti-Muslim Hate: A Virtual Series on Combatting Islamophobia’ Webinar on Oct. 2
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, invites community members to join the first webinar in an upcoming series, titled “Defining Anti-Muslim Hate: A Virtual Series on Combatting Islamophobia,” on October 2 from 3-4:30 p.m. ET. In the first webinar, entitled “What You Need to Know About […]
Thania Clevenger – Chief Operating Officer
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CAIR Says Ruling Expected Tomorrow After Oral Arguments in Md. Federal Court for Injunction on Oct. 7 SJP Interfaith Vigil
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined Palestine Legal to deliver oral arguments before a federal court in Maryland on a preliminary injunction in the lawsuit of Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Maryland (SJP) against the University of Maryland. A ruling in the case […]
CAIR-Chicago Welcomes Hate Crime Charge for Racially Motivated Assault in Glenview
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, welcomed a hate crime charge against Randy D. Velleff for his violent assault in Glenview, Illinois. According to police reports, Velleff attacked the victim with a metal pipe during a confrontation and used a racial slur, […]
CAIR-CA Welcomes Governor Newsom’s Signing of AB 3089 Apologizing for California’s Role in Chattel Slavery
The California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent enactment of AB 3089 to formally apologize for the State of California’s role in chattel slavery. SEE: Gavin Newsom signs bill formally apologizing for California’s role in chattel slavery Authored by Assemblymember Reggie […]
CAIR Commends Rep. Ruwa Romman for Exposing Racist Incident with ADL Director Jonathan Greenblatt
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended Georgia Rep. Ruwa Romman for publicly exposing a racist anti-Palestinian incident involving Anti-Defamation League director Jonathan Greenblatt. In response to Greenblatt doubling down on a defamatory and debunked attack on Rep. Rashida Tlaib last week, Rep. Romman revealed that when she met […]
CAIR-CA Celebrates Governor Newsom’s Signing of AB 2377 Ensuring Students’ Right to Observe Religious Fasting
The California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today celebrated Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent enactment of AB 2377. The bill, sponsored by CAIR-CA and co-sponsored by the Church State Council, ensures students’ right to observe religious fasting. Authored by Assemblymember Luz Rivas, AB 2377 will create […]
CAIR Applauds Writer Jacinta Kerketta for Turning Down USAID Award in Solidarity with Palestine
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded Indian writer Jacinta Kerketta for turning down an award cosponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in solidarity with Palestinians. Kerketta refused to accept an award jointly given by USAID and Room to Read India Trust, […]
CAIR Calls on Biden to ‘Stop Enabling Netanyahu’s Madness’ After Israel Levels Entire City Block in Lebanon, Killing Untold Number of Civilians
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on President Biden to “stop enabling Netanyahu’s madness” after the Israeli government reportedly levelled an entire city block in Beirut, massacring an untold number of civilians, including children. SEE: Terror, Panic As Israeli Strikes Wipe Out Beirut Buildings – AFP […]