CAIR-Philadelphia, Penn State SJP Condemns Vandalism of Memorial Honoring Palestinian Martyrs at Penn State University; Encourages Community to Send Letters to Admin
The Philadelphia Chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today condemned the recent act of vandalism targeting a memorial set up by the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at Penn State University to honor the martyrs of Palestine. CAIR-PA also called on community members to send letters to the administration urging them to take […]
CAIR-CA Publishes 2024 Voter Guide to Mobilize Muslim Voters Amid Gaza Crisis and Rising Islamophobia
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the publication of its 2024 Voter Guide, a critical resource designed to assist Muslims and their allies in California as they prepare to vote in the upcoming November general election. SEE: CAIR California 2024 […]
CAIR Condemns Anti-Asian Assault on Woman in Washington, D.C.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a possible anti-Asian hate crime assault on a woman in Washington, D.C. On Saturday morning the woman was walking with a friend in Washington when she was allegedly hit in the face with a mini barbecue grill, according […]
CAIR-Texas to Host Press Conference Opposing Texas Senate Hearing on Anti-Mask Measure Targeting Anti-Genocide Protesters
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Texas Chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) will hold a press conference to oppose the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee’s hearing focused on the use of face coverings at protests. The Texas Senate is holding a hearing to explore whether people should be allowed to wear masks or face […]
CAIR Welcomes IAMC Survey on ‘Detrimental Effects’ of Hindutva Nationalism on Indian-American Muslims
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed findings from a new community survey from the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) in partnership with ReThink Media on the ‘detrimental effects’ of Hindutva nationalism on Indian American Muslim communities. SEE: Survey: Detrimental Effects of Hindu Nationalism on Indian […]
BREAKING: CAIR Says ‘No Need to Wait 30 Days’ After Biden Admin Threatens to Limit Arms for Israel in Response to Gaza Aid Blockade
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said there is “no need to wait 30 days” after the Biden administration sent a letter to the Israeli government demanding it allow humanitarian aid into Gaza within the next 30 days or risk facing legally required limits on U.S. weapons […]
CAIR Condemns Israeli Massacre in Christian Village in Lebanon
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the Israeli massacre of at least 21 people in a Christian village in northern Lebanon. An Israeli airstrike hit an apartment building in the village of Aito in northern Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 21 people, according […]
CAIR Joins NAACP in Calling for Hate Crime Probe of Assault on Black Off-Duty Officer in Missouri
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined the NAACP in calling on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate as a hate crime an allegedly bias-motivated assault on a Black off-duty police officer in Missouri. Three white men were charged after allegedly assaulting off-duty St. Louis […]
CAIR Calls on Biden, Harris to Watch Children Burning Alive in Israel’s Attack on Gaza Hospital, Force a Ceasefire
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on President Biden and Vice President Harris to watch the video of children being burned alive in their tents in the aftermath of an Israeli attack on a Gaza hospital courtyard and take action to force a ceasefire. […]
CAIR-NY Condemns Stabbing of Halal Cart Vendor
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today condemned the stabbing of a Halal Cart Vendor by Fordham University’s Lincoln Center Campus. Last night, an unidentified man stabbed Ayman Mustafa while he was on the job. The attacker approached from behind the halal cart and tried to force his way in. […]