CAIR Demands Elon Musk Block Grok App from Creating Sexually Explicit Images of Women, Including Prominent Muslim Women
The Council on American‑Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today demanded that Elon Musk block the Grok digital application from creating sexually explicit images of children and women, including prominent Muslim women. [NOTE: Grok is a generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by xAI.] Since the controversy first arose, the […]
CAIR-MA Welcomes Sentencing of Man Who Threatened Anti-Genocide Protesters with an Axe, Advocated for ‘More Serious Punishment’
The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA) welcomed the sentencing of Matthew Freeman, who was charged with civil rights and assault offenses after threatening pro-Palestinian demonstrators with an axe last August, while saying the civil rights organization advocated for a “more serious punishment.” CAIR-MA represents the victim in the case, Fawaz […]
CAIR-CA – Islamophobia Exposed: The Multimillion Dollar Industry Fueling Anti-Muslim Hate in the U.S.
Across the nation, government officials have used policies and public statements to suggest that Islam has no place in American society, putting basic religious freedom and equal treatment at risk. From extremists spreading vitriol and hate online, to elected officials writing anti-Muslim bigotry into public policy, Islamophobia has become ingrained in our country’s societal, educational, and political […]
CAIR-Texas Applauds Harris County for Recognizing Muslim American Heritage Month
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded the Harris County Commissioners Court for passing a resolution on January 8th recognizing January as Muslim American Heritage Month. CAIR-Texas thanks County Commissioner Leslie Briones and her staff for introducing this timely resolution. The resolution formally […]
CAIR-NJ Condemns Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s Attack on Protected Free Speech and BDS Advocacy, Calls to Repeal
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) strongly condemns outgoing Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s recent statements opposing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel and falsely framing it as discriminatory. See: Mayor Steven Fulop’s Tweet In a statement, CAIR-NJ Executive Director Selaedin Maksut said: “It is disappointing to see an outgoing […]
CAIR Welcomes Senate Vote Advancing Bill Requiring Congressional Approval for More Attacks on Venezuela
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a Senate vote advancing legislation that would force President Trump to seek congressional approval before taking any new military action in Venezuela. GOP Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Todd Young […]
CAIR Md. Congratulates Grassroots Activists on Victory Ending Avelo Airlines’ ICE Contract
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today congratulated grassroots organizers and advocates, including the Baltimore Rapid Response Network, whose sustained advocacy helped secure Avelo Airlines’ announcement that it is ending its contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the same day that an ICE agent fatally shot a legal […]
CAIR-Oklahoma Says AG’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Targeting Planned Mosque Mirrors Pattern of Islamophobia by Officials in Other States
The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said state Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s targeting of a proposed mosque in Broken Arrow is a “witch hunt” and “mirrors a broader pattern of anti-Muslim initiatives we are seeing from public officials in multiple […]
CAIR-FL Welcomes Arrest of Man who Allegedly Posted Death Threats Targeting Muslims on YouTube
The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrest of a North Fort Myers man who allegedly posted death threats on YouTube targeting Muslims. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said it was notified by the FBI on Jan. […]
CAIR-Austin Welcomes City Recognition of January as Muslim Heritage Month, Urges Other Cities in Texas to Follow Suit
The Austin chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin), the city chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the city of Austin’s first official recognition of January as Austin Muslim Heritage Month (AMHM) and its sponsorship of events aim at cultivating appreciation for Muslims’ contributions to the city. […]