CAIR Urges Senate Armed Services Committee to Reject U.S.-Israel Military Integration Provision During FY2027 NDAA Markup
As the Senate Armed Services Committee begins its closed-door markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)today and continues deliberations tomorrow, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced that it has sent a letter to every member of the committee urging lawmakers to […]
Breaking: CAIR Urges House Foreign Affairs Committee to Reject Rep. Lawler’s Anti-Boycott Amendment Targeting First Amendment Rights
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged all members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee to reject an amendment offered by Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY) during today’s markup of H.R. 9087 that would revive the controversial International Governmental Organizations (IGO) Anti-Boycott Act, legislation that was pulled from consideration last year following […]
CAIR Welcomes Congressional Letter Opposing Anti‑Muslim Hate Caucus Signed By 119 Senators and Representatives
The Council on American‑Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a bicameral congressional letter signed by 119 Members of the U.S. House and Senate that denounces anti-Muslim hate and “opposes” and “express[es] serious concern” about creation of the so‑called “Sharia‑Free America Caucus,” an anti‑Muslim hate group promoting fascist legislation and […]
CAIR Urges Tribeca Festival to Act After ‘Joke’ by Elon Gold, Lizzy Savetsky Mocking Rape of Palestinian Detainees
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 6/8/26) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Tribeca Festival to “take appropriate action” after a sick “joke” made by actor Elon Gold and influencer Lizzy Savetsky at the festival in which they appeared to mock reports of sexual abuse and […]
CAIR-CT Welcomes Connecticut Hate Crimes Reform While Raising Concerns About Civil Liberties and Lack of Muslim Community Input
The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) today welcomed the signing by Gov. Ned Lamont of Public Act 26-77, a comprehensive reform and modernization of Connecticut’s hate crimes statutes. The legislation strengthens protections against bias-motivated violence, threats, false reports, stalking, and intimidation directed at individuals and communities based on religion, race, ethnicity, […]
CAIR-Philadelphia to Join Students, Community in Support of ‘Swarthmore 9’ at Delaware Co. Courthouse Press Conference
On Tuesday, June 9, the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) will join students, community members, and advocates at the Delaware County Courthouse in Media, Pennsylvania, for a press conference in support of the individuals known as the “Swarthmore 9,” who face charges for their anti-genocide, pro-Palestine activism. SEE: Swarthmore Called the Police on Our […]
CAIR Calls on Congress to Demand Release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya After Israel Puts Him in Solitary Confinement Despite Being Held Without Charge
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on members of Congress to demand the immediate release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Gaza doctor and hospital director in Israeli detention since December 2024, who has reportedly been moved to solitary confinement despite being held without […]
CAIR-MA Calls for Action to Restore Public Trust After Release of Bigoted Police Texts
The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for actions to restore public trust following the release of text messages allegedly sent by Massachusetts police officers that contained bigoted content. According to media reports, newly released messages exchanged among current and […]
CAIR Reiterates Demand for Release of Salah Sarsour from ICE Detention Following Reports of Medical Neglect
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), today reiterated its call for the immediate release of Milwaukee Muslim community leader Salah Sarsour, who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in March, after reports indicate that his medical needs are being neglected and that his health is deteriorating while in detention. According to attorneys representing Sarsour, […]
CAIR-Texas and CAIR Action Texas Commend Congressman Christian Menefee for Co-Sponsoring Historic “Block the Bombs Act”
The Texas chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) and CAIR Action Texas today jointly applauded U.S. Representative Christian Menefee (D-TX-18) for officially signing onto H.R. 3565, the Block the Bombs Act. SEE: H.R. 3565 Co-Sponsors The crucial legislation, introduced by Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL), seeks to assert vital Congressional oversight by withholding the transfer […]