CAIR-NJ to Join Allies to Again Oppose Anti-Free Speech IHRA at NJ State House
On Thursday, Nov. 6, CAIR-NJ will join a coalition of civil rights organizations and grassroots advocates will hold a press conference at the New Jersey State House to oppose Assembly Bill A3558, which seeks to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism into state law. The IHRA definition is dangerous because it conflates legitimate criticism of […]
CAIR-MD Condemns Distribution of Racist Flyers in Baltimore Neighborhood
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MD) today joined members of the public in condemning the distribution of racist flyers in a Baltimore neighborhood on Tuesday. The flyers were found in Federal Hill at Cross Street Market and had “KKK” written on them. The flyers were quickly thrown away, but many who live […]
CAIR-NY Condemns Nazi Swastika Vandalism at Brooklyn Yeshiva
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today condemned the antisemitism vandalism of the Magen David Yeshiva in Brooklyn. Two swastikas found painted on the yeshiva, which includes an Orthodox Jewish elementary school, on McDonald Ave. near Avenue T, according to police. SEE: Brooklyn yeshiva spray-painted with swastikas by hate-filled vandal In […]
CAIR-NJ Thanks Muslim Community for Voter Turnout in 2025 General Election
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today thanked Muslims across the state who voted, whether it was during the early period, via mail or on Election Day. CAIR-NJ also congratulated Muslim candidates who won their elections on Tuesday. CAIR-NJ said it looks forward to working with all New Jersey […]
CAIR-Alabama Welcomes Federal Charges for Threats to Jewish and Muslim Leaders, Calls on Politicians to Stop Promoting Bigotry
The Alabama office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AL), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed federal charges brought against a man who allegedly made multiple threats targeting Jewish and Muslim religious leaders and called on political leaders, especially Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), to stop promoting bigotry against the people of Alabama. Last […]
CAIR Says U.S. Should Restore Sanctions on Israeli Settlers After West Bank Olive Harvest Attack
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said the Trump administration should restore sanctions on Israeli settlers due to their attacks on Palestinian farms during the crucial olive harvest in the West Bank. Palestinian-owned farms across the West Bank have been subjected to numerous attacks by […]
CAIR-Houston Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Islamophobic Incident Targeting Muslim Students as They Prayed, Commends University’s Response
The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today called on law enforcement authorities to investigate a reported hate incident targeting Muslim students at the University of Houston (UH) during prayer as a possible hate crime and commended the university for its response. Chron.com reports: “According to the UH Muslim Student Association (MSA), the incident […]
Western Muslim Groups Call on Nobel Prize Committee to Rescind Maria Machado’s Award Over Support for War, Fascism, and Anti-Muslim Hate
A coalition of western Muslim organizations today sent a letter to the Nobel Prize Committee calling on it to rescind its decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado due to her ongoing support for her support for anti-Muslim fascism in Europe, her alliance with Israel’s openly racist Likud Party, and war as a […]
CAIR-LA Expresses Deep Concern Over Shooting of U.S. Citizen by ICE, Calls for Independent Probe
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today expressed deep concern over the recent shooting of Carlos Jimenez, a U.S. citizen and resident of Ontario, California, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). SEE: U.S. citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents about children gathering at bus stop, lawyers say On Thursday, […]
CAIR-Minnesota Condemns Assault Outside Church in Minneapolis, Calls for Stepped-Up Protection for Houses of Worship
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a reported assault on worshipers outside a Catholic church in Minneapolis and called for increased police protection and community vigilance to safeguard all houses of worship. According to police reports, would-be robbers ambushed several […]