CAIR-NJ, AMP-NJ Condemn Planned Sale of Occupied Palestinian Land at Teaneck Synagogue, Call for Federal Investigation
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with the New Jersey chapter of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP-NJ) today condemned a planned real estate event to allegedly sell illegally-occupied Palestinian land at a Teaneck synagogue. The groups also called for a […]
CAIR-Minnesota to Join Palestinian Families Impacted by Gaza War at Capitol
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced its active participation in an event with Palestinian families impacted by the war in Gaza at the Minnesota State Capitol on March 6th. The event will feature a crucial 11:30 am press conference, highlighting […]
Take Action: Join March 6 Multifaith ‘Action 4 Ceasefire’ in Gaza Outside White House
On Wednesday, March 6, Muslim, Christian, and Jewish leaders will lead a multifaith “Action 4 Ceasefire” in Gaza at Lafayette Park outside the White House. The noon event will feature a multifaith delegation returning from Palestine. WHEN: Wednesday, March 6, 12-2 p.m.WHERE: Lafayette Park, Outside the White House, Washington, D.C. LIVESTREAM: https://www.facebook.com/CAIRNational CONTACT: Janine Walsh, Franciscan Action Network, walsh@franciscanaction.org; CAIR Maryland […]
CAIR Welcomes Maryland School Board’s Decision to Give Students Off on Eid Holiday
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), America’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded the Frederick County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Board of Education’s unanimous decision to close schools for students on the Eid holiday when it lands on a school day. [NOTE: Eid ul-Fitr (EED-al-FITTER) marks the end of […]
CAIR-NJ Welcomes Mayor Ras Baraka’s Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in Palestine, Calls on NJ Lawmakers to Reevaluate Relationship with Israeli Govt
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed Mayor Ras Baraka (D-NJ) statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. In a statement, Mayor Baraka wrote: “The notion that all Palestinians are terrorists is not only wrong, it’s racist. To justify these deaths by saying […]
CAIR Condemns Israeli Official Who Called for ‘Wiping Out’ Month of Ramadan
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Israeli government Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu’s call for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan to be “wiped out” and called on the Biden administration to condemn the remark. “The so-called month of Ramadan must be wiped out, and […]
Video: CAIR-NY Joins ‘NYC 4 Ceasefire’ Press Conference and 24-Hour Gaza Vigil
CAIR: Register for USCMO’s 9th National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, April 29-30
Muslims from across the nation will urge Congress to oppose Israel’s genocide and occupation of Palestinians The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), in partnership with the US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), is encouraging members of the American Muslim community to register for the 9th annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, slated to […]
CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime Probe of Shooting of Two Hispanic Men in Virginia
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a hate crime investigation of the shooting of two Hispanic men in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Douglas Wayne Cornett, 57, was arrested as a suspect in the shooting that occurred Wednesday night. SEE: Shooting At Sheetz Being Probed As […]
CAIR-LA Announces Launch of New Civic Engagement Initiative at Palestine Advocacy Teach-In
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today announced the launch of its newest civic engagement initiative, the Muslim Community Action Network (MCAN), during a recent Palestine advocacy teach-in event, titled “Organizing Power as a Muslim Community,” on Sunday, Feb. 25. SEE: Photos from Organizing Power as a Muslim Community […]