CAIR-Chicago, Chicago Families to Condemn NEW Israeli Demolition Orders and Settler Violence in Palestine
Today (Wednesday, January 14, 11 am CT), the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will host a press conference alongside Chicago Palestinian families and Jewish allies to expose escalating Israeli demolitions, settler violence, forced segregation, and collective punishment targeting Palestinian villages in the […]
CAIR-LA Condemns Arson Targeting Vehicle Outside LA Mosque, Calls for Investigation Into Possible Bias Motive
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the recent arson incident targeting a vehicle parked outside a mosque in downtown Los Angeles. SEE: Masked suspect seen on video torching minivan outside Los Angeles Islamic center On the evening of Monday, Jan. 12, surveillance video showed a masked suspect approaching […]
CAIR, CAIR-MN Call End of Somali TPS ‘Latest Bigoted Attack on Somali Community’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and CAIR-Minnesota (CAIR-MN) today expressed opposition to the Trump administration’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals and require them to “leave the country by March 17.” [NOTE: Today, CAIR-MN, alongside community leaders and legal advocates, held a press conference to release new community guidance for individuals holding I-94 immigration status. CAIR […]
CAIR-Houston Commends Texans Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for ‘Stop the Genocide’ Message During Game
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/13/26) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for the “stop the genocide” message he wore on his face during Monday’s AFC Wild Card game against the Steelers. Al-Shaair has been outspoken about his support of Palestine. He picked […]
CAIR Applauds Sen. Warner’s Senate Speech Condemning Rampant Anti-Muslim and Anti-Arab Hate
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded an address on the Senate floor by Virginia Sen. Mark Warner (D) urging his colleagues to “loudly and resolutely condemn Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate.” WATCH EXCERPTS FROM SEN. WARNER’S ADDRESS. In a statement, CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw said: “We applaud Senator […]
WEBINAR TONIGHT: Learn How to Put the CAIR, CAIR Action Muslim Civic Engagement Toolkit in Action
TONIGHT at 7:30 PM ET, CAIR is launching a powerful new tool to help you transform your local community: the Muslim Civic Engagement Toolkit. From passing resolutions on Muslim Heritage Month and Ramadan to demanding ceasefire and civil rights protections, this toolkit is your step by step guide to local and state-level change. RSVP now to join the […]
CAIR-MN to Issue New Guidelines for Responding to Escalation and Targeting of Lawful Residents
On Tuesday, January 13, the Minnesota chapter for the Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota (CAIR-MN), alongside community leaders and legal advocates, will hold a press conference to release new community guidance for individuals holding I-94 immigration status. The guidance is being issued in response to escalation and targeting of lawful residents and growing reports that individuals […]
CAIR-NJ and Coalition Partners Welcome Defeat of Controversial IHRA Antisemitism Bill, Call on Legislators to Continue Defending Free Speech
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomes the decision of State Assembly and Senate Leadership not to advance the harmful IHRA Antisemitism Bill (A3558/S1292) in the New Jersey State Legislature. With the session concluding Jan. 13, the bill will not be posted […]
CAIR Condemns Israel’s Slaughter of 13, Including Child, in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Israeli occupation bombing of Gaza that killed 13 Palestinians, including a child. CAIR also said the United States and Muslim nations in the Middle East should take action after these latest ceasefire violations and a report by the […]
CAIR Md. Welcomes Howard County’s Recognition of January as Muslim American Heritage Month
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), today welcomed an announcement by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball recognizing January as Muslim American Heritage Month in Howard County, honoring the long-standing contributions of Muslim Americans to the county’s civic, cultural, and economic life. In a public message accompanying the proclamation, County Executive Ball […]