Deportation Defense Attorney
Job description: CAIR Washington (CAIR-WA) is seeking a Deportation Defense Attorney to join our Immigrant Justice Project and provide direct legal representation to immigrants facing detention and removal in Washington State. This role focuses on defending individuals detained at the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, including habeas litigation and removal defense, with limited representation in non-detained […]
CAIR-NY Expresses Outrage Over Attempted Rape of Muslim Woman in Central Park
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 expressed outrage over the attempted sexual assault of a Muslim woman in Central Park. A 45-year-old Muslim woman was attacked in broad daylight while sitting on a bench in Central Park near East 109th […]
CAIR ACTION ALERT: Urge House Leadership to Bring War Powers Resolution to Vote as War with Iran Intensifies
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today is calling on American Muslims, allies, and people of conscience nationwide to call on House Democratic leadership and bring a War Powers Resolution to the House floor for a vote without dely. TAKE ACTION NOWSend a message to Dem […]
CAIR-LA Condemns Unlawful Detention of Iranian Client by ICE, Welcomes Filing of Habeas Petition
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the unlawful detention of its client, Aliakbar Manaie, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The organization also welcomed the filing of a writ of habeas corpus by its legal partner, the Law Offices of Stacy Tolchin, challenging the detention. [Note: A writ of habeas corpus is a judicial order requiring law […]
CAIR, CAIR-NY Welcome Disruption of Alleged Plot to Firebomb NY Palestinian Activist’s Home
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its New York chapter (CAIR-NY) today welcomed the reported disruption of a plot to firebomb the home of New York-based Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani. According to Associated Press: “Federal authorities said they had arrested Andrew Heifler, 26, as he was […]
CAIR-Chicago Stands with Mayor Brandon Johnson in Affirming Equal Protection Against All Hate Crimes
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Chicago office (CAIR-Chicago), today expressed its strong support for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s position that all hate crimes must be addressed with equal urgency and seriousness, amid ongoing public debate following the resignation of Chicago Commission on Human Relations Commissioner Nancy Andrade. Recent reporting has highlighted tensions surrounding a Human Relations […]
First Episode of New CAIR Podcast Discusses U.S.-Israel War on Iran
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released the first episode of its new podcast, CAIR on Air, a weekly program that takes the public “beyond the courtroom and behind the headlines” of the fight to advance civil rights, neutralize anti-Muslim hate and reorient American foreign policy in […]
CAIR, CAIR-Oregon Call on Feds to Probe Threats to Worshipers at Oregon Mosque
Man enters mosque, threatens people at prayer: ‘If you stand up, you die’ The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its Oregon chapter (CAIR-Oregon) today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate reported threats and harassment of Muslim worshipers at prayer in a Portland, […]
CAIR Md. Welcomes Passage of Baltimore’s Safe Spaces and Communities Act
Measure is critical step toward strengthening public safety, building trust between communities and local government The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed the passage of the Safe Spaces and Communities Act in Baltimore City, calling the measure a significant step toward safeguarding families, promoting public safety, and ensuring that all […]
CAIR-CT Applauds Stratford Superintendent, BOE for Inclusion of Eid-ul-Fitr as School Holiday
The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded the Stratford Board of Education for recognizing Eid-ul-Fitr as a school holiday starting 2027, marking a significant milestone for inclusion, religious accommodation and student equity in the district. “On behalf of the […]