CAIR Condemns Islamophobic Harassment of Maryland Mosque, Seeks Stepped Up Protection
Muslim civil rights group seeks support from county leaders amidst unprecedented hate/bias reports The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned reported Islamophobic harassment targeting the Islamic Center of Owings Mills (ICOM) in Baltimore County, Maryland by a male individual who reportedly […]
CAIR-CA and Statewide Muslim Leaders Meet with Governor Newsom to Discuss the Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
(SACRAMENTO, CA, 1/4/2024) – The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) organized a meeting between Governor Gavin Newsom and Muslim leaders from across the state before the holiday break to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Attendees included representatives from the Northern California Islamic Council, Palestinian American Medical Association, West Valley Muslim Association, Muslim Students Association West, and Shura Council of Southern California. During the meeting, CAIR-CA and its […]
CAIR-OH Congratulates Akron’s New Muslim Mayor Shammas Malik
(CLEVELAND, OH, 01/04/24) – On Sunday, Dec. 31, Shammas Malik was officially sworn in on a Quran as Akron’s 63rd Mayor. Malik served on Akron’s City Council since 2019 and contributed to a variety of monumental initiatives including the Gaza Ceasefire Resolution passed in the Fall of 2023. CAIR-Ohio, Cleveland Executive Director, Faten Odeh stated, “CAIR-Ohio […]
CAIR-NY Condemns Anti-Hispanic Attack on Man in the Bronx
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today condemned an alleged anti-Hispanic hate attack on a man in the Bronx. A 61-year-old man was reportedly punched in the face by a stranger in the lobby of a Bronx apartment building, police said. The attacker reportedly yelled “f***ing Hispanic! Get out of […]
CAIR-Chicago Welcomes Hate Crime Charge for Anti-Palestinian Attack
The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today welcomed a hate crime charge brought against a man who allegedly hit and made hateful comments against Palestinian neighbors in Orland Park Wednesday morning. Terrence P. Clyne, 68, was charged with one count of hate crime and two counts of battery. According to media […]
CAIR Welcomes Iowa City Council Resolution Supporting Ceasefire in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a resolution by the Iowa City Council calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, which also affirmed the city’s opposition to antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab bigotry, was passed on Tuesday night with a 4-3 vote. SEE: Iowa […]
CAIR to Join Maryland Vigil for Victims of Genocide in Gaza
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) plans to join community activists at a vigil in Annapolis, Maryland, for the victims of the far-right Israeli government’s genocidal campaign in Gaza and to call for an immediate ceasefire. The vigil is being organized by CAIR, Jewish Voice for Peace, […]
CAIR-Minnesota, TakeAction MN, Jewish Voice for Peace, Minneapolis Council Members, Dozens of Groups to Introduce Resolution in Support of Gaza Ceasefire and Palestinian Human Rights
On Friday, Jan. 5, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota), TakeAction MN, Jewish Voice for Peace, American Muslims for Palestine, Council Members Wonsley, Chowdhury, Chughtai, and dozens of community organizations plan to hold a press conference to announce a Gaza Ceasefire Resolution that will be voted by full Minneapolis City Council next […]
CAIR Commends Biden Admin Official for ‘Courageous and Principled’ Resignation Over Gaza War Crimes
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended former Biden administration official Tariq Habash for his “courageous and principled” decision to resign in protest of President Biden’s support for ongoing war crimes against civilians in Gaza. Tariq Habash, formerly a Department of Education policy adviser appointed by […]
Video: CAIR, Partners to Hold March for Gaza in DC on 1/13
