CAIR-MN Calls for Independent Local Probe of ICE’s Fatal Shooting of Legal Observer in Minneapolis
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for an independent and transparent investigation of an ICE-involved fatal shooting in Minneapolis. The victim was reportedly an observer of ICE operations who appeared to be trying to leave the area. Watch Video […]
CAIR-MN, Community Leaders to Respond to ICE-Involved Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a noon news conference with community leaders to respond to an ICE-involved fatal shooting in Minneapolis. WHEN: Today, January 7, 12 p.m. WHERE: Near the scene of the shooting at 34th Street […]
CAIR Backs Senate War Powers Vote on Venezuela, Calls for End to Neocon Influence Over U.S. Foreign Policy
The Council on American‑Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on U.S. Senators to support the bipartisan War Powers Resolution on Venezuela expected to occur on Thursday. The measure, filed by Senators Tim Kaine, Rand Paul, Charles Schumer, and Adam Schiff, would block the Trump Administration from using further military […]
CAIR-Texas Welcomes Scrapping of Keller Council’s Anti-Muslim ‘Sharia’ Resolution
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 welcomed the scrapping of proposed anti-Muslim resolution targeting “sharia,” the religious principles followed by Muslims. Manufactured anti-sharia hysteria has long been promoted by anti-Muslim extremists to stoke fear and division. CAIR-Texas: Keller council […]
CAIR–SFBA Commends City of Albany for Unanimously Adopting Ethical Investment Policy
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 commended the City of Albany for unanimously adopting Resolution 2025-71 and amending the City’s Investment Policy to prohibit investments in companies that facilitate or profit from war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other […]
CAIR-NJ Applauds Passage of Immigrant Protections Bill Package Out of Assembly Judiciary Committee, Encourages Assembly Appropriations Committee to Vote Favorably
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded the Assembly Judiciary Committee for advancing a critical package of immigrant protection bills—A6308, A6309, and A6310—during yesterday’s hearing. The bill package is expected to be heard next by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday, January […]
CAIR Op-Ed: Somali-American Day-Care Hysteria Is Latest Attempt To Distract Americans with Hate
It’s 2025. No one should have to point out how evil and irrational it is for elected officials to smear an entire race or ethnic group because of the alleged criminals among them. Edward Ahmed Mitchell is a civil rights attorney who serves as the national deputy executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations […]
CAIR Welcomes Arrest of Utah Man for Alleged Antisemitic Threats
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrest of a Utah man who allegedly made antisemitic threats on X (formerly Twitter) and was reportedly in possession of multiple homemade bombs and an assault rifle. Skyler Rose, 21, was arrested on suspicion of committing several felonies, including […]
CAIR-NY Welcomes Arrest of Suspect in Crown Heights Stabbing
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 welcomed the arrest of an alleged perpetrator in a Crown Heights stabbing. SEE:Brooklyn Man Arrested, Charged With Hate Crime in Crown Heights Stabbing The incident took place Tuesday afternoon near the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters in Crown Heights, stemming […]
CAIR Welcomes Belgium Joining South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed Belgium formally joining the case launched by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) arguing that Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. In a statement on Tuesday, the ICJ – The Hague-based highest court […]