CAIR Calls on Dominican Republic to Allow Construction of Mosque | CAIR Pide a la República Dominicana que Permita la Construcción de una Mezquita
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, called on the government of the Dominican Republic to allow the construction of a mosque in that Caribbean nation that is facing Islamophobic opposition based on anti-Muslim stereotypes and bigotry. SEE: Construction of mosque in Punta Cana questioned Citizens of Punta […]
CAIR-Philadelphia, Partners to Present ‘Philadelphia Muslim Communities Arts and Culture Festival’ Showcasing Creativity, Diversity and Community
On Saturday, November 22, the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) and its partners, along with the region’s Muslim communities and elected officials will come together to celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Greater Delaware Valley’s Muslim residents through music, folklore, storytelling, and conversation. The day-long event, the Philadelphia Muslim Communities […]
CAIR-NY Welcomes Guilty Plea of Neo-Nazi who Tried to Recruit People to Hand Out Poisoned Candy to Jewish Children
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today welcomed a guilty plea by a man who tried to recruit others to hand out poisoned candy to Jewish children. The leader of an Eastern European neo-Nazi group who tried to recruit an undercover federal agent to dress as Santa Claus and hand […]
Happening Tomorrow: CAIR-CA to Host Webinar Featuring Recently Released British Muslim Journalist Sami Hamdi
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) will host a webinar with British Muslim journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi, who has recently been released and is back home in London after being unjustly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for more than two weeks for criticizing Israel’s genocide in Gaza. During the webinar, attendees will have the chance […]
CAIR Sends Formal Response Letter to Texas Governor Abbott Condemning ‘Defamatory and Lawless’ Proclamation
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it has sent a formal response letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott strongly condemning his recent proclamation targeting the organization as “defamatory” and “has no basis in law or fact.“ Click Here: Read CAIR’s Letter to Governor Abbott […]
CAIR-NJ Welcomes Genocide-Recognition Resolution, Urges NJ Congressional Reps’ Support
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the state’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today calls on New Jersey representatives to support H.R. 876, the “Resolution Recognizing the Genocide of the Palestinian People in Gaza.” SEE: Tlaib Introduces Resolution Recognizing the Genocide of the Palestinian People in Gaza Championed by […]
CAIR, CAIR-TX Declare Civil Rights Work in Texas ‘Will Continue Undeterred’ After Greg Abbott’s Latest Attempt to Smear Critics of the Israeli Government
The Texas chapter and national headquarters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it would carry on its civil rights work in Texas and vigorously defend its right to do so in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s “defamatory and lawless” proclamation smearing […]
CAIR-MN Welcomes New Religious Accommodations by Hennepin County Medical Center
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 welcomed new religious accommodations offered by the inpatient psychiatry department at Hennepin County Medical Center. Hennepin Healthcare recently added the psychiatry department to locations in which stickers are placed on the walls to […]
Action Alert: Register for CAIR Maryland’s ‘Path to Policy’ Workshop on Navigating the Maryland General Assembly
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) invites community members, allies, advocates, students, and emerging leaders to join its upcoming “Path to Policy Workshop: Introduction to the Maryland General Assembly, Legislation & Effective Advocacy.” 📅 Monday, December 8, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. ET 📍 Virtual workshop 🔗 REGISTER TODAY: https://bit.ly/dec8training Space is limited and registration is […]
CAIR, CAIR-FL Reiterate Call for Israel to Release Florida Teenager After Report Shows Spike in Palestinian Deaths in Israeli Prisons
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its Florida chapter (CAIR-FL) today reiterated their call for the release of U.S. teenager Mohammed Ibrahim from Israeli detention after new reports of a sharp spike in deaths of Palestinian detainees in Israeli detention centers. Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) said […]