CAIR-NY Condemns Hostile Environment at Columbia U Created by Suspension of SJP/JVP, Hosting of Anti-Muslim Islamophobic Speaker
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the hostile environment at Columbia University resulting from the suspension of its chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), and the hosting an Islamophobic guestspeaker on […]
CAIR Calls on Members of Congress to Reject Speaker Johnson’s Invitation to Netanyahu to Joint Session
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on members of Congress to reject any attempt by House Speaker Mike Johnson to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address to a joint session of Congress. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today signaled that he won’t […]
CAIR-NY Calls on New York City Council to Disband the NYPD SRG, Invest in Community Programs Instead
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) presented testimony on Wednesday before the New York City Council urging it to disband the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group and instead invest in community programs that keep communities safe. CAIR-NY’s Supervising Attorney, Lamya Agarwala, Esq., testified that the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group is responsible […]
CAIR-SFBA Demands Action After San Bruno Officials Force Muslims to Pray, Break Fast in the Cold
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 issued a formal complaint letter to San Bruno Mayor Rico Medina expressing deep concern over city officials’ refusal to let Muslim constituents attending the March 12 city council meeting break their fast […]
CAIR Action Alert: Tell Congress to Reject Bill Banning UNRWA Funding
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on all Americans to urge their members of Congress to reject proposed legislation that would contribute to the ongoing starvation of Palestinians in Gaza by banning U.S. funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine […]
CAIR-CA Welcomes Sacramento City Council’s Resolution for Ceasefire in Gaza
Sacramento, CA – CAIR-CA, the state’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, welcomes the recent resolution passed by the Sacramento City Council calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution acknowledges the profound impact of the conflict in Gaza on communities worldwide, including here in Sacramento. By advocating for a ceasefire, the Council has […]
CAIR-Ohio Hosts 2nd Annual Statehouse Iftar in Collaboration with Rep. Munira Abdullahi
On Thursday, March 14, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio), hosted its 2nd Annual Statehouse Iftar, in collaboration with Representative Munira Abdullahi at the Ohio Statehouse. With a turnout exceeding 250 community members, the event fostered unity and reflection during the blessed month of Ramadan. The evening commenced with an inspiring […]
CAIR Condemns Biden Admin Complicity in Gaza Starvation After UN Says Israel Using it as ‘Weapon of War’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the Biden administration’s complicity in the starvation of Palestinian civilians in Gaza after the UN said that the Israeli government is using starvation as a “weapon of war.” The UN said yesterday that Israel’s blocking of aid into […]
CAIR-Philadelphia, Rabbis for Ceasefire, Multifaith Community to Gather for Iftar for Gaza Ceasefire
Muslims, Christians, Jews and others gather for ritual and to build solidarity in the movement for justice and freedom for Palestinians. On March 21st, the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) plans to join Rabbis for Ceasefire, Jewish Voice for Peace- Philadelphia, POWER Philadelphia, and Families for Ceasefire-Philly for an interfaith event […]
CAIR Welcomes Canada’s Ban on Arms Sales to Israel, Calls on Biden Admin to Take Similar ‘Principled Action’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed Canada’s decision to halt future arms sales to Israel and called on the Biden administration to take a similar “principled action” as the far-right Israeli government carries out a campaign of ethnic cleansing, forced-starvation and genocide in Gaza. […]