CAIR-Minnesota to Announce Legal Actions Against University for Firing of Muslim Employee Based on Pro-Palestine Posts
On Friday, April 26, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota) and legal team of Law Office of Jordan S. Kushner will hold a press conference to announce administrative legal actions taken against University of Minnesota for allegedly firing a Muslim employee who expressed support for Palestine through their personal social media pages. The press conference will […]
CAIR Condemns Neo-Nazi Vandalism in N. Virginia
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned neo-Nazi vandalism at two Northern Virginia schools. Police are investigating vandalism that included Nazi swastikas on playground equipment, traffic cones and light poles at Benton Middle School and neighboring Coles Elementary School. “We condemn this apparently bias-motivated vandalism targeting educational […]
Video: CAIR-TX Says UT Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Protestors ‘Against Free Speech’
CAIR-MI Welcomes Bill Granting Religious Accommodation for Postsecondary Exams
The Michigan chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the introduction of a Michigan House Bill that would grant religious accommodations for postsecondary students regarding exams and other activities during significant days according to their faith traditions. Michigan House Bill 5656 […]
Video: CAIR-LA Condemns USC’s Violent Crackdown on Student Protesters
CAIR-Georgia Condemns Use of Force, Arrests of Pro-Palestine Protesters at Emory University
The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the use of Tasers and tear gas to break up a protest in solidarity of Palestine at Emory University. “CAIR-Georgia strongly condemns the use of force and arrests against peaceful protesters at the […]
CAIR-Austin Condemns Texas Law Enforcement “Unnecessary and Excessive” Arrests of Students Advocating for Gaza Ceasefire
(AUSTIN, TEXAS – 04/24/2024) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations chapter in Austin (CAIR-Austin) today condemned Texas law enforcement for “unnecessary and excessive force” used to arrest student advocates calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urged police to de-escalate the situation. The recent arrests of peaceful demonstrators exercising their right to protest against violence in the […]
CAIR Condemns Racist Vandalism in Nevada
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned racist vandalism near Flamingo and Torrey Pines, Nevada. Graffiti was discovered on a crosswalk and several nearby walls, showing messages of racism against African Americans. A Las Vegas police spokesperson said officers responded to a malicious destruction of […]
CAIR-FL Disapproves of President Biden’s Visit to Tampa Amidst Gaza Atrocities
The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-FL) today expressed disapproval of President Joe Biden’s campaign stop in Tampa amidst the ongoing atrocities and genocide in Gaza. The Biden administration’s failure to address these grave violations of human rights is deeply concerning and stains the moral fabric of our nation. The Tampa community […]
CAIR Says President Biden Has Passed “Moral Point of No Return” By Sending $17 Billion in Unconditional Aid for Israel’s Genocide
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today said that President Biden and many members of Congress have “passed the moral point of no return” by unconditionally providing $17 billion to the Israeli government despite its relentless campaign of genocide that has killed over 34,000 Palestinians, as well as aid workers from around the world, including […]