CAIR Md. Marks End of 2026 Md. Legislative Session With Reflections on Key Progress, Challenges
Civil rights group thanks lawmakers, advocates who championed justice, civil rights and dignity for Maryland’s Muslim and marginalized communities The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today marked the end of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session with the release of its annual legislative round-up highlighting key advocacy efforts, policy victories, ongoing […]
CAIR Welcomes Indian Court Ruling Allowing Hijab in Schools
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a decision by the Karnataka state government in India to revoke a 2022 order effectively banning the wearing of hijabs in government-run schools and colleges. The move follows years of controversy and legal challenges surrounding the ban, which had been […]
CAIR Calls Court Decision Blocking U.S. Sanctions Against Francesca Albanese a “Victory for Free Speech and Human Rights”
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a ruling by a federal judge blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to sanction UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her call for war crimes charges against those responsible for the Gaza Genocide. Yesterday, a federal judge temporarily blocked […]
CAIR Commends House Democrats Who Countered Anti-Muslim Hate at ‘Sharia Hoax’ Hearing
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended Democratic members of Congress who defended American Muslims and constitutional religious freedom during yesterday’s House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on “Sharia law.” CAIR also condemned Republican members and witnesses for promoting anti-Muslim fearmongering and dangerous smear tactics amid rising […]
CAIR-CT Calls on State Lawmakers to Condemn, Act Against Reported Barbaric Sexual Violence and Torture Against Palestinians by Israel
The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) is calling on Connecticut’s federal and state lawmakers to publicly condemn the reported systematic sexual violence, torture, and abuse committed against Palestinians by Israeli prison guards, soldiers, interrogators, and settlers, as documented in a recent investigation published by The New York Times. The article, “The […]
CAIR Md. Applauds Rep. Raskin’s Forceful Defense of Religious Freedom During Heated Congressional ‘Anti-Sharia’ Hearing
Muslim civil rights group debunks anti-Muslim myths about Sharia, notes Islam requires Muslims to obey the law of the land, and in America that law is the U.S. Constitution (BALTIMORE, Md., 5/13/2026) – The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed U.S. Rep. […]
New CAIR on Air Podcast: Rep. Rashida Tlaib on the Midterms, 2028, MTG’s Gaza Stance, and More
A new episode of CAIR on Air is live and this week’s guest is Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). WATCH CAIR ON AIR. In this episode, we cover: Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Amazon Music — and subscribe so you never miss an episode. New episodes of CAIR on Air are released weekly, featuring conversations with policymakers, advocates, and thought leaders on […]
CAIR-NY Raises Concerns Over NYPD Delayed Response to Violent Assault Involving Muslim Man Near ICCNY
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today is calling for accountability and transparency following what appears to be a delayed and inadequate NYPD response to a violent assault in Manhattan on April 19, 2026. According to the victim’s family, […]
CAIR-NJ Welcomes Rutgers Senate Censure of Dean for Cancelling Speaker Over Opposition to Israeli Genocide
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today welcomed a decision by the Rutgers University Senate to censure the Dean of the School of Engineering for cancelling a commencement speaker for expressing his views on Israel’s genocide of Palestinians. The Dean of the Rutgers School of Engineering, Alberto Cuitiño, cancelled a […]
CAIR Calls on Sponsors of ‘Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving’ to Expand Speakers List
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the organizers of Sunday’s “A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving” to expand their speakers list to reflect America’s rich religious landscape. According to Religion News Service, speakers are, “almost entirely Christian and mostly evangelical, with some […]