CAIR-NY Welcomes Hate Crime Indictment for Alleged Anti-Muslim Assailant
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today welcomed the hate crime indictment brought against an assailant who allegedly assaulted a Muslim man in Midtown New York. A man who allegedly called a Muslim passer-by a “terrorist” and a “f-ing Muslim,” then brutally beat him in Midtown was freed from jail without […]
CAIR’s Maryland Office Releases Template for Muslim Families Seeking Religious Accommodations for Public School Students
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released a template for Muslim families that can be modified to request reasonable religious accommodations for students in public schools. SEE: Download School Accommodations Request Letter Template In a statement, CAIR’s Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry said: “As hundreds […]
CAIR Welcomes Anne Arundel County’s Launch of Hate Crime Prevention Program
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the launch of Anne Arundel County’s Hate Crime Prevention Program, an initiative aimed at combating hate crimes and fostering a safer and more inclusive community. The program, announced by Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, […]
CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Neo-Nazi March in Harrisburg
The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today condemned a neo-Nazi rally that took place in Harrisburg, the state capitol, on Saturday, August 24. “While we respect even bigoted racist groups’ right to freedom of non-violent protest, all people of conscience should be clear-eyed in the face of the hatred and division that […]
CAIR-SFBA Condemns Racist Tirade by Alameda County Firefighter, Welcomes Investigation
The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) today strongly condemned the reported racist tirade by an Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) firefighter, which was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. The incident occurred in San Joaquin County, allegedly following a car accident involving the firefighter and […]
CAIR Condemns Top Israeli Official’s Latest Threat Against Al Aqsa Compound
Muslim civil rights group condemns Biden admin for sending 50,000+ tons of military equipment to Israel, arbitrary detention of Palestinian aid workers by Israeli forces The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a call by a top Israeli official to violate international agreements and the […]
CAIR-NY Welcomes Hate Crime Charges for Alleged Racist Assault on UPS Driver
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today welcomed hate crime charges for an allegedly bias-motivated assault on a UPS driver in the village of Montebello, New York. Ramapo, New York, police say Yitzchok Zucker, 31, and Moshe Pepper, 31, allegedly assaulted the driver Saturday afternoon in Montebello. According to reports, the alleged assailants physically […]
CAIR-NY Condemns Hate Assault Targeting Muslim Woman, Welcomes Hate Crime Charge in Assault on Muslim Uber Driver
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 the assault of a Muslim woman in Brooklyn. CAIR-NY also welcomed hate crime charges in an assault on a Muslim Uber driver. The NYPD is looking for the man who […]
REMINDER: Muslim Resignees to Speak on the Islamophobia & Anti-Palestinian Racism Behind Biden Administration’s Gaza Policy
Muslim former U.S. officials who resigned over the Biden administration’s Gaza stance to speak on the bigotry behind government policy On Tuesday, Aug. 27 (12:30 p.m. ET), the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) plans to host a live virtual event featuring interviews with American Muslim former government officials who resigned from the Biden administration in response to […]
CAIR-Minnesota Condemns Neo-Nazi Vandalism in Cloquet
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today condemned the neo-Nazi vandalism of a bridge and walking path in Cloquet. Cloquet, Minnesota, police are seeking information regarding neo-Nazi and other White supremacist symbolism spray-painted on the bridge near Spafford Park and the walking path north of the St. Louis River. The graffiti […]