CAIR, CAIR-MN Win Major Court Ruling Protecting the Right of Muslim Women to Maintain Hijab in Booking Photos
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, CAIR-Minnesota, and Golden Law today welcomed an order by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota affirming the rights of Muslim women in prison and required the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) […]
CAIR Says Israel’s Destruction of Solar Facilities in Christian Lebanese Village, Gaza Again Show Why Congress Must End Funding
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said the reported destruction of solar panels in a Christian village in southern Lebanon and a solar charging station in Gaza by Israeli forces underscores the urgent need for Congress to end U.S. military funding to Israel. According to video and […]
CAIR-Chicago, CAIR National Welcome Rep. Chuy García’s Oversight Letter Seeking U.S. Probe into Killing of Khamis Ayyad by Israeli Settlers
The Council on American-Islamic Relations and its Chicago office (CAIR-Chicago) today welcomed an oversight letter led by Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) demanding the U.S. Department of State and Department of Justice conduct an “independent, thorough, and transparent” investigation into the killing of U.S. citizen Khamis Ayyad, who died on July 31, 2025 after inhaling smoke while […]
CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe into Assault on Muslim Woman Near LIU Brooklyn
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 strongly condemned the assault of a Muslim woman wearing hijab near LIU Brooklyn and is calling on law enforcement authorities to launch a hate crime investigation and to swiftly identify and […]
CAIR-NJ Visits Capitol Hill for National Muslim Days of Advocacy
The New Jersey Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with Young Muslims (YM) led a delegation of nearly 100 constituents from New Jersey to Capitol Hill for the 11th Annual #MuslimHillDay. Every year, CAIR-NJ, as part of the broader United States Council of Muslim Organizations, meets with House and Senate offices to advocate for ways to strengthen and protect Muslim American communities. This year, the New Jersey delegation met with 8 […]
CAIR-SFBA Welcomes City of Colma Decision to Cancel Israeli Flag Raising, Urges Withdrawal of Proclamation
The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the city of Colma’s decision to cancel a planned Israeli flag raising ceremony, while urging city officials to take the additional step of rescinding a proclamation recognizing “Israeli Independence Day,” which falls on April 22 this year. CAIR-SFBA, along with International Jewish […]
CAIR Condemns Israeli Settler Murder of Palestinian Boy, Attack on Mosque and on Workers Rescuing Journalist in Lebanon
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the murder of a 14-year-old Palestinian boy by illegal Israeli settlers in an attack on a school in the West Bank. CAIR also condemned an attack on a mosque in south Lebanon by Israeli forces and a reported […]
CAIR, Other National Muslim Groups to Join Rep. Al Green at Capitol Hill Press Conference on Anti-Muslim Post by Rep. Andy Ogles
On Tuesday, April 21, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), CAIR-Texas, and the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), in coordination with national Muslim community leaders, will hold a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., alongside Rep. Al Green (D-TX) in support of his resolution condemning the recent anti-Muslim statement by Rep. Andy Ogles […]
CAIR Calls on Congress to Stop Ignoring Israel’s Attacks on Christians After Desecration of Jesus Statue in Lebanon
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, called on the Trump administration and Congress to stop ignoring and enabling Israel’s longstanding “war on Christians” after Israeli occupation forces were shown smashing a statue depicting Jesus in Lebanon. According to media reports, Israeli troops were filmed vandalizing a statue […]
CAIR-CT Welcomes Recognition of Eid al-Fitr in North Haven Public Schools as a District-Wide Holiday
The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the official recognition of Eid-ul-Fitr as a district-wide holiday by North Haven Public Schools, marking an important step toward inclusivity, equity, and respect for the district’s diverse student body. CAIR-CT expressed appreciation to […]