50+ Maryland Imams, Islamic Scholars Issue Open Letter Thanking Sen. Van Hollen for Principled Position on Palestine, Urging Support for UNRWA, End to U.S. Military Aid for Israel
(BALTIMORE, Md., 3/27/2024) – The Maryland office of the Council on American Islamic Relations joined the Islamic Maryland Action Network today in releasing an open letter signed by over 50 imams and Islamic scholars in Maryland to U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) thanking him for his principled voice on Palestine and urging him to […]
CAIR to Co-Host Baltimore Key Bridge Vigil with Masjid Ul-Haqq, ICNA Relief
On Thursday, March 28, the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations will join Masjid Ul-Haqq and ICNA Relief in co-hosting a vigil for victims of the Key Bridge tragedy and to pray for healing for all those affected and resilience and strength for the City of Baltimore. WHAT: Vigil for Key Bridge Tragedy […]
CAIR Says New Gallup Gaza Poll is Latest ‘Wake-Up Call’ for President Biden
Poll shows majority of Americans disapprove of Israel’s military actions in Gaza The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said that a new Gallup poll revealing that a majority of Americans disapprove of Israel’s military actions in Gaza represents the latest “wake-up call” for President Biden […]
CAIR-Philadelphia to Co-Sponsor Historic Citywide Ramadan Prayer at Philadelphia City Hall, Uniting Muslims in Spiritual Reflection and Community Solidarity
On Friday, March 29, the Pennsylvania chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Pennsylvania), along with other Muslim non-profit organizations, will hold an historic citywide Ramadan Taraweeh (ta-ra-wee-ah) prayer. WHAT: Philly United, One Ummah, Praying for Peace Taraweeh WHEN: Friday, March 29, 2024, 8:20 – 10 pm WHERE: Northside of City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107 […]
CAIR-NY Echoes Demands of Groups Protesting for Gaza Ceasefire at Rockland County State of County Address
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today echoed the demands of local community organizers that protested Rockland County Executive Ed Day’s 2024 State of the County Address in Pomona. Organizers from Rockland for Palestine and Rockland for Ceasefire came together to […]
CAIR Says UN Report Finding ‘Reasonable Grounds’ for Claims Israel is Committing Genocide in Gaza Should Spur International Action
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine stating there are “reasonable grounds” to assert that the far-right Israeli government is engaged in a genocide in Gaza should spur international action for a permanent ceasefire and justice […]
CAIR-LA Thanks LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell for Statement Urging Congressional Delegation To Call for a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today expressed gratitude to Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell for urging the LA County Congressional Delegation and the Biden administration to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. SEE: Supervisor Mitchell’s Letter Calling for a Ceasefire Supervisor Mitchell recently sent an official […]
CAIR to Release New Civil Rights Report Revealing Worst Wave of Anti-Muslim Hate Recorded in Group’s 30-Year History
On Tuesday, April 2, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plans to release its annual civil rights report during a news conference at its Capitol Hill headquarters in Washington, D.C. Titled “Fatal: The Resurgence of Anti-Muslim Hate,” the report documents the worst wave of anti-Muslim bigotry witnessed in its 30-year history. […]
CAIR Condemns ‘Racist Hate’ Targeting Utah Women’s Basketball Team in Idaho
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned alleged “racist hate” targeting members of the Utah women’s basketball team at a hotel in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. According to media reports, the team had to switch hotels after experiencing those bias-motivated incidents ahead of its first NCAA tournament game. One […]
CAIR Again Urges DOJ to Drop Prosecution of Julian Assange for Exposing U.S. War Crimes
Call comes after British court ruled that WikiLeaks founder may be allowed to appeal his extradition to the U.S. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today again urged the Justice Department’s to drop its efforts to extradite and prosecute Julian Assange for exposing war crimes committed by […]