CAIR Commends ‘Brave’ Super Bowl Performer for Peacefully Protesting Gaza and Sudan War Crimes
Muslim civil rights and advocacy group says local police should not pursue charges against the performer The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended a performer at last night’s Super Bowl in New Orleans for peacefully raising awareness about war crimes in Gaza and Sudan. That […]
Fake News Alert: CAIR Rebuts “Blatant Lies” About Ex-CAIR-KY Staffer, Condemns Hateful Remarks
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today denounced and rebutted false claims spread by anti-Muslim and white supremacist social media accounts falsely claiming that a government affairs director at its Kentucky chapter was arrested for engaging in antisemitic harassment. Earlier today, the false claim was originally posted by […]
CAIR-NY Condemns Anti-Semitic and Anti-Asian Hate Crimes in New York
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 condemned recent hate crimes targeting Jewish and Asian communities in New York City and urged authorities to take swift action against this hate-motivated violence. According to police reports, on January 13, a […]
LOCATION CHANGE: CAIR-GA, Emory Faculty Call on Emory School of Medicine to Reinstate Wrongfully Suspended Palestinian-American Student
(ATLANTA, GA, 2/10/2025) – On Tuesday, February 11th, the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) plans to hold a press conference asking Emory School of Medicine to reinstate wrongfully suspended Palestinian-American Medical Student, Umaymah Mohammad, and uphold Emory’s Open Expression Policy. CAIR-GA will be joined by Emory University Faculty Noëlle McAfee and Emil’ Keme, who […]
CAIR-Chicago Warns of Rising Vigilantism as Afghan Family Targeted Amid Trump’s Mass Deportation Threats, ICE Raids
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today warned of rising vigilantism targeting immigrant communities amid the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdowns and ICE raids. An Afghan family from Skokie recently reportedly received hateful, threatening notes referencing mass deportation. The notes read: “President Donald […]
Community Advisory: CAIR Releases 2025 Ramadan Toolkit to Support Muslim Employees, Students, and Communities
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is proud to announce the release of its 2025Ramadan Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to support Muslim employees, students, and community members in navigating workplace and school accommodations while promoting inclusivity in local communities. Ramadan 2025 is predicted to begin on the evening of Saturday, March 1, 2025, and conclude on the […]
CAIR Condemns President Trump’s Sanctions on ICC as the Latest ‘Lawless Israel First’ Policy
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned an executive order expected to be issued by President Trump placing financial sanctions on officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) – and their family members – involved in investigations of the Israeli governments war crimes the latest […]
CAIR-DFW Condemns Distribution of Racist Flyers in Royse City
The Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW) today condemned the distribution of racist flyers to homes in Royse City. Some homeowners in Royse City found clear plastic baggies containing small rocks and the flyers promoting a White supremacist organization. Police are looking into the incident. SEE: Some homeowners in Royse City finding […]
CAIR-MI Welcomes Ethnic Intimidation Charge for St. Clair Shores Man for Alleged Death Threats Targeting CAIR-MI Office, Executive Director
The Michigan chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) a local chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrest of Paul Naiman, a resident of St. Clair Shores Michigan for allegedly targeting CAIR-MI’s office and Executive Director Dawud Walid with harassing and threatening emails. CAIR-MI thanked the Canton Michigan […]
CAIR Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the NO BAN Act to Stop Discriminatory Travel Bans
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is calling on all Americans to urge their Members of Congress to support the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act Sponsored by Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Sen. Chris Coons (DE). This crucial legislation would prohibit any future administration, including the […]