CAIR-NJ Condemns South Brunswick Board of Education President’s Comments About Student Walkout at a Graduation Ceremony
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today condemned South Brunswick Board of Education President Lisa Grieco Rodgers’ claim that students walking out in support of Palestine at a college graduation ceremony was antisemitic and that their diplomas should be revoked. SEE: Lisa Grieco Rodgers Social Media Comment SEE: Lisa Grieco […]
CAIR-NJ Urges Intervention of Biden Administration and New Jersey Members of Congress to Ensure the Safe Return of NJ Medical Professionals Stranded in Gaza
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today urged Biden Administration and New Jersey Members of Congress to intervene on behalf of New Jersey’s medical professionals stranded at the European Hospital in Gaza. Video: CAIR Calls on Biden to Secure Evacuation of U.S. Doctors Trapped in Rafah, End Assault on Rafah Approximately 20 American […]
CAIR Condemns Biden’s Approval of $1 Billion Arms Sales to Israel Amidst Genocide in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the decision by the Biden administration to approve a new sale of $1 billion in arms to Israel despite its ongoing genocide in Gaza. This decision comes at a time when reports from Congress indicate that President Biden […]
CAIR Calls on CBP to End Apparent Targeting of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) Staffer
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to take steps “to ensure Mr. [Taher] Herzallah’s future experiences with CBP exclude the apparent targeting of Mr. Herzallah based on his political beliefs.” Taher Herzallah, is a U.S. citizen who […]
CAIR-Philadelphia, Partners to Stand in Solidarity with Arab-Owned Cafe Targeted by Vandalism, Smear Tactics
Community members, interfaith clergy, and political leaders to gather at South 6th and Lombard Street on Friday 10:30 am On Friday, May 17, a group of community members, interfaith clergy, civic and political leaders plan to hold a press conference to condemn ongoing vandalism and smear tactics targeting Lombard Cafe, a woman and Arab-owned small business serving […]
CAIR-Florida Welcomes Charges Against Man Who Verbally Harassed Muslim Woman in Hijab at Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport
The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-FL), the state’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the charges brought against Kyle Walter Martin, a man who allegedly verbally harassed a Muslim female in hijab at the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport in Broward County. According to the probable cause affidavit, Martin approached the woman […]
CAIR to Announce Lawsuit Against Greg Abbott and the UT and UH Board of Regents for Unlawful Executive Order Targeting Palestinian Activists
On Thursday, May 16, The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights organization, will hold a press conference in CAIR-Houston’s office to announce the filing of a complaint challenging Greg Abbott’s unlawful executive order targeting student advocates for Palestine. WHEN: Thursday, May 16, Noon CT WHERE: CAIR-Houston’s Office Please email CAIR-Houston Director […]
CAIR Welcomes Report by U.S. Human Rights Experts Showing Israel is Committing Genocide in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a report by U.S. human rights experts showing that the far-right Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza. The University Network for Human Rights, along with the International Human Rights Clinic at Boston University School of Law, the International Human Rights […]
CAIR Calls for President Biden to Secure Evacuation of All U.S. Doctors Trapped in Rafah, End Israeli Assault on Rafah
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights organization, today called on President Biden and the U.S. Department of State to swiftly secure the immediate evacuation of all American doctors currently trapped in Gaza due to the Israeli government’s invasion and blockade of Rafah. CAIR also called on the Biden Administration […]
CAIR-Ohio Urges Decision Makers to Drop Charges Against Peaceful Protesters at OSU Campus
The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today calls on decision makers to drop charges against peaceful protestors and protect our First Amendment rights to free speech, assembly, and religion. On April 25, 2024, students, faculty, alumni, and community members gathered in solidarity with the Palestinian people on the campus grounds. However, […]