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 […]
CAIR-NY, Law Firm of Omar T. Mohammedi Announce Lawsuit Against City of New York, NYPD Over Marchers’ Abuse
On Thursday, January 16th, Law Firm of Omar Mohammedi, LLC and the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), the nation’s leading Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced the filing of a federal lawsuit against the City of New York, and the New York Police Department (NYPD). The lawsuit seeks to hold […]
CAIR Urges Pres-Elect Trump to Force Netanyahu to Uphold Ceasefire Deal
Muslim civil rights and advocacy group also condemns Israel’s “cruel surge” in deadly attacks on Gaza after ceasefire announcement The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on President-Elect Trump to demand that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stop attempting to sabotage and back out of […]
CAIR-Texas Monitors 2025 Legislative Session, Encourages Community Advocacy
The Texas Chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced their commitment to monitoring legislation and advocating for the rights and concerns of the Muslim community as the 2025 Texas Legislative Session officially commenced on January 14, 2025. Since November 2024, a wave of […]
CAIR Congratulates Montgomery County Muslims on Designation of January as ‘Muslim American Heritage Month’, Calls on Governor Moore to Issue a Statewide Declaration
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today congratulated the Montgomery County Muslim community on the County Council’s official designation of January as ‘Muslim American Heritage Month.’ The civil rights group is calling on Governor Wes Moore to follow the example of states […]