CAIR Says New 7,500 Refugee Cap with Preference for White South Africans Endangers People Fleeing ‘Real Oppression’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said that a new Trump administration policy limiting refugee admissions to 7,500 people per year — with most slots reportedly being designated for white South Africans — will endanger those truly fleeing war, persecution, and oppression around the world. In a […]
CAIR Action Alert: Urge Senate to Support Sen. Van Hollen’s Bill Halting Arms Sales to UAE Amid RSF Genocide in Sudan
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is urging members of Congress to support Senate Bill S. 935 introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), which would prohibit the sale or licensing for export of designated U.S. defense articles to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) until the […]
CAIR Calls Congressional Resolution Seeking Israeli Sovereignty Over Al-Aqsa Mosque a ‘Dangerous Publicity Stunt’
Muslim civil rights group also condemns 1,300 Israeli settlers storming Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under Israeli occupation police protection The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil-rights and advocacy organization, today said a reported congressional resolution led by Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) and Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) that would recognize Israeli “sovereignty” over the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem […]
CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad Again Named to 2026 List of World’s ‘500 Most Influential Muslims’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, said today that its National Executive Director Nihad Awad has again been named to “The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims.” Awad has been named to the annual list a number of times. American Muslims named to the list include Awad, Dalia […]
CAIR-NJ Condemns Anti-Muslim Hate Campaign to Silence Rutgers Hindutva Event, Applauds Community Support
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today condemned the wave of hate-filled messages and reportedly coordinated intimidation efforts that sought to pressure Rutgers University into cancelling its public discussion on Hindutva extremism. The event, “Hindutva in America: A Threat to Equality and Religious Pluralism,” happened on Oct. 27 at Rutgers University’s Archibald […]
CAIR-NY Welcomes Arrest of Suspect in Spree of Anti-Asian Attacks
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 a suspect in a spree of anti-Asian hate crimes on the Lower East Side. Police say Clive Porter, 33, was arrested after he allegedly punched a man on […]
CAIR-Texas Calls Chip Roy’s Anti-Muslim Bill an ‘Un-American and Unconstitutional’ Publicity Stunt
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Texas (CAIR-TX) today condemned an “un-American and unconstitutional” bill filed by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) that would ban Muslim immigrants from America and deport any Muslim immigrants already present under the guise of targeting any immigrant “who adheres to Sharia law.” SEE: Chip Roy and other Republicans […]
CAIR Calls on Congress to Condemn Expected Sale of TikTok to Anti-Palestinian Billionaires, Demand Free Speech Protections
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on members of Congress to publicly criticize the expected takeover of TikTok by anti-Palestinian billionaires and call on the new owners protect free speech for all on the platform. According to public reports, the U.S. and Chinese governments may announce a […]
CAIR-Houston Supports Hate Crime Charges for Alleged Racist Assault on Black Woman
The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today expressed support for hate crime charges for a suspect who allegedly used racial slurs during an assault on a Black woman following a traffic incident. The suspect is currently charged with assault. In a […]
CAIR Welcomes Introduction of the ‘Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the introduction of the Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO). Earlier today, CAIR posted on X expressing support for the measure, which reaffirms U.S. leadership in defending the right to believe and worship […]