CAIR Denounces Committee Chair’s Refusal to Bring Maryland Ceasefire Gaza Resolution for Vote Despite 80 Favorable Witness Testimonies, 100K+ Community Demands for Action
Muslim civil rights group applauds community engagement, rebukes alleged Islamophobic encounters, failure of democratic process The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today denounced House Rules Committee Chair Anne Healey’s stated decision to not bring HJ0002 House Joint Resolution for Ceasefire to a vote despite […]
Chicago Muslim, Palestinian Groups Refuse White House Meeting Over Lack of Policy Change on Gaza Genocide
A large group of American Muslim and Palestinian-American organizations and leaders in Chicago today sent a letter to White House officials explaining they are refusing to meet with them because of the administration’s refusal to stop enabling the Israeli government’s ongoing attacks on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. The letter states in part: “First, there is no point […]
CAIR-Minnesota to Join Peaceful Gaza Ceasefire Protest at Congresswoman Angie Craig’s Office
On Friday, March 15, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota) plans to join a peaceful demonstration with Palestinian families, Muslim leaders and their allies to urgently call for a Gaza ceasefire at Congresswoman Angie Craig’s congressional office. This protest will take place in front of the office of Rep. Craig, who, […]
CAIR-Houston Withdraws Support from Annual Houston Mayor’s Ramadan Iftar Over Failure to Call for Gaza Ceasefire
The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today announced its decision to withdraw support from the Houston Mayor’s Iftar, featuring Houston Mayor John Whitmire as the keynote speaker, following the mayor’s failure to call for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The Houston Mayor’s Iftar, or fast-breaking meal, is scheduled […]
CAIR, CAIR-Chicago Condemn ‘Kill All Muslims’ Vandalism in Illinois
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its Chicago chapter (CAIR-Chicago) today condemned anti-Muslim vandalism of a bus stop in Peoria, Illinois. Hate graffiti, including “Kill all Muslims,” was written on a CityLink bus stop in that city. Ahmed Rehab, executive director of CAIR-Chicago said: “The last time […]
CAIR-Minnesota Calls on CNN to Condemn Islamophobic Smears by Scott Jennings and Issue Apology
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Minnesota (CAIR-MN) today called on CNN to condemn anti-Muslim smears made by contributor Scott Jennings. These remarks could significantly exacerbate the issue of anti-Muslim sentiment, particularly in the context of normalized attacks against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. During a segment, Mr. Jennings referred to Rep. Omar […]
CAIR-SFBA to Welcome Home Dr. Mohammad Subeh After Courageous Medical Mission in Gaza
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, will coordinate media availability at San Francisco International Airport on Friday, March 15, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to welcome home Dr. Mohammad Subeh, a Palestinian American and emergency room doctor at […]
CAIR Action Alert: Call Congress – Tell House Reps. to ‘NOT SIGN’ Petition to Force Vote on $14B Gaza Genocide Package
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is urging all Americans who oppose Israel’s genocide in Gaza to immediately call all Democratic members of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives who have not yet signed the Democratic discharge petition aiming to force a vote on the $14 billion military aid package to Israel. In the past 24 […]
CAIR Welcomes Acknowledgment of Ramadan from State House Floor by Maryland Ceasefire Resolution Co-Sponsor
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today acknowledged Ramadan greetings delivered during the House Floor Session in the Maryland General Assembly on Monday, March 11, by State Delegate Tiffany Alston. Video: House Floor Remarks Welcoming Ramadan Delegate Alston is one of eight cosponsors […]
CAIR-Oklahoma to Hold 10th Annual Ramadan Iftar with Keynote Speaker MN State Senator Zaynab Mohamed
The Council on American-Islamic Relations Oklahoma Chapter (CAIR-OK) will hold its Tenth Annual Ramadan Iftar with Elected Leaders this Friday, March 15, at 7 p.m. at Coles Garden in Oklahoma City. SEE: 2023 Ramadan Iftar with our Elected LeadersSEE: Register For 2023 Ramadan IftarSEE: Oklahoma City Area Ramadan Activities Will Include Community Outreach and Education This year’s Iftar […]