CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Charges for Assault on Women Wearing Palestinian Keffiyeh
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today condemned the alleged physical assault of a woman wearing a keffiyeh (Palestinian head scarf) in Brooklyn and called for hate crime charges in the case. On Sunday, October 13, at approximately 8:50 p.m., a 38-year-old woman was reportedly assaulted in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. […]
CAIR Condemns Israeli ‘Double Tap’ Massacre of Child, Civilian Rescuers in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the reported Israeli “double tap” targeting a child in Gaza and the rescuers who came to that child’s aid. Video posted online shows the child in the street after being wounded by Israeli fire. When other civilians came to […]
CAIR Welcomes DHS Protections for Lebanese Nationals, Urges End to Israeli Attacks on Lebanon
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) announcement of temporary immigration protections for eligible Lebanese nationals currently residing in the United States, including Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and a new designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Lebanon. While these measures provide […]
Rep. Jamaal Bowman to Receive CAIR’s ‘Champion of Justice’ Award at 30th Anniversary Gala Nov. 22 in D.C.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that Rep. Jamaal Bowman will offer the keynote address at its 30th anniversary gala Nov. 22 in Washington, D.C. Rep. Bowman, who is being recognized with CAIR’s prestigious 2024 Champion of Justice award, has dedicated his time in Congress to advocating for racial justice, […]
CAIR-WA Reaffirms Muslims Have the Right to Serve Their Constituents in Every Election
The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today reaffirmed the right of all Americans, including devout American Muslims, to run for and serve in public office. CAIR-WA emphasized that Muslim Americans, like individuals of any faith, are fully entitled to run for office and represent their constituents, just as any other citizen […]
CAIR-OK Publishes 2024 Voter Guide to Mobilize Muslim Voters Amid Gaza Genocide and Rising Islamophobia
The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) announces the release of its 2024 Voter Guide, a critical online resource that helps Muslim voters and their allies as they prepare to vote in the upcoming November general election. SEE: CAIR Oklahoma Okie Muslims Vote Page “Now more than ever, we are emphasizing the importance […]
CAIR-PA, Emgage to Hold Virtual Muslim Capitol Day Town Hall
The Pennsylvania chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-PA) and Emgage plan to hold its virtual Muslim Capitol Day town hall on October 23. During the town hall, community members will have the opportunity to talk to state-level elected officials about their concerns in an interactive session that includes phone banking to key offices […]
Action Alert: CAIR Urges Support for Sanders’ Resolution Against Arms Sales to Netanyahu’s Genocide of Palestinians
There is still time to tell your U.S. Senators that our government must not send any more bombs or bullets to Israel as it intentionally slaughters Muslims in Gaza, the West Bank, and now Lebanon. Congress is in recess until after the November 5th General Election. Participate in CAIR’s action alert to ensure your Senators […]
BREAKING: Family of Virginia Man Murdered in Repeat Israeli Attacks on Gaza Home
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Biden administration, the U.S. State Department, and elected officials in Virginia to demand that the Israeli government cease its attacks on the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza after the mother of an American citizen, a U.S. […]
1,600+ American Muslims Attend CAIR-LA’s 28th Annual Gala
More than 1,600 community members, partner organizations, religious leaders, elected officials, dignitaries, and supporters gathered at the Anaheim Marriott on Saturday, Oct. 12, for the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA)’s 28th Annual Gala, themed “Our Collective Strength: The Future of Muslim Power.” This year’s gala provided an opportunity for […]