CAIR-Minnesota to Join Masjid An-Nur Leadership in Response to Shooting of Worshiper Outside Mosque
Later today (3 p.m.), the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will join the leadership of Masjid An-Nur at a Minneapolis press conference to address a recent shooting incident that occurred outside the mosque. On the evening of Monday, Aug. 19, a worshiper was reportedly shot multiple times outside Masjid An-Nur after […]
CAIR Welcomes HRW Report Highlighting Modi’s Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) highlighting Indian PM Narendra Modi’s use of hate speech against Muslims and other minorities in his electoral campaign. CAIR also repeated its request for the State Department to designate India a […]
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CAIR-SFBA Welcomes Court Decision Allowing Civil Lawsuit to Proceed in ‘Free Gaza’ Assault and Battery Case
The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a recent court decision that allows a civil lawsuit to proceed against Max Steiner. The lawsuit, brought by CAIR-SFBA and partner law firms Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger and Palo Alto […]
CAIR-NJ Reports a 118% Increase in Bias Complaints in First Half of 2024
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) announced that complaints including reports of discrimination, anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian hate saw a significant surge during the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2023. From January to June 2024, CAIR-NJ documented a total of 186 complaints, a 118% increase […]
CAIR- Pittsburgh Calls on U of Pittsburgh to Drop Charges Against Anti-Genocide Protesters
The Pittsburgh chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Pittsburgh), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the University of Pittsburgh to drop charges against its students advocating against Israel’s genocide in Gaza. In early June, a protest unfolded on the lawn outside the Cathedral of Learning, as […]
CAIR-SFBA Welcomes Court Decision Allowing Civil Lawsuit to Proceed in ‘Free Gaza’ Assault and Battery Case
The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a recent court decision that allows a civil lawsuit to proceed against Max Steiner. The lawsuit, brought by CAIR-SFBA and partner law firms Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger and Palo Alto […]
CAIR Condemns Racist Anti-Immigrant Posters Targeting Hispanic-Owned Businesses in Iowa
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned racist, anti-immigrant posters posted in Hampton, Iowa. Hampton police say they are investigating after racist signs were taped to multiple Hispanic-owned businesses in the north central Iowa town this week. SEE: Anti-immigrant signs invoking Trump investigated in Hampton, Iowa […]
CAIR-NY Welcomes Columbia University President’s Resignation, Calls on Interim President Armstrong to Respect Free Speech and Consider Student Demands
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today welcomed the resignation of the Columbia University president Dr. Minouche Shafik in the wake of the university authorizing a violent law enforcement crackdown on students during the anti-genocide protests that took place on its campus last semester. Shafik has resigned from her position, […]
CAIR 9th Annual Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS) on Capitol Hill a Success Thanks to Sponsors’ Support
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today thanked congressional sponsor Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), organizational cosponsors Diyanet Center of America, IMAAM Center, Dar Al Taqwa, Islamic Society of Frederick, Masjid An Nur, Muslim American Society DC and the Muslim Community Center, and all those who helped […]