CAIR Calls on U. Of Maryland to Drop ‘Punitive’ Charges Against Student Journalists
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the University of Maryland to drop punitive charges against student journalists Riona Sheikh and Rumasya Drissi, who covered protests against an event featuring Israeli soldiers on campus. SEE: The paper was her lifeboat — […]
Community Advisory: CAIR Releases 2026 ‘Your Rights in Ramadan’ Toolkit
Toolkit provides guidance on requesting workplace and school accommodations, details religious rights and offers sample proclamations and resolutions honoring Ramadan The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released its Your Rights in Ramadan Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to support Muslim employees, students, families, and community leaders […]
CAIR Expresses Support for Muslim Community in Ireland After Arson Attack on Mosque
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed its support for the Muslim community in Ireland after an arson attack on a mosque in Limerick. Last night, arsonists set fire to the Islamic Cultural Center in Limerick. It took fire teams 40 minutes to extinguish the fire. […]
CAIR Releases 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Victories Won Amid Major Challenges
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the release of its 2025 Annual Report. This report highlights the progress CAIR achieved during a year that tested the rule of law across America. CAIR also thanked the American public for the increased support it provided to the organization […]
BREAKING: CAIR-MN Welcomes End to ICE Siege of Minneapolis as ‘Community Victory,’ Warns of Lasting Harm and Ongoing Risks
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today welcomed the announced end of the ICE siege of Minneapolis as a “hard-fought community victory,” while warning that the impacts of the operation will continue to be felt by families and communities across the state. MEDIA ADVISORY: CAIR-MN will hold a news conference today to respond to […]
CAIR Maryland, IMAN Network Announce Legislative Priorities for 2026 Maryland Muslim Lobby Day
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Islamic Maryland Action Network (IMAN Network) today announced their legislative priorities for the 2026 Maryland Muslim Lobby Day taking place on Monday, February 16. The priorities reflect a comprehensive policy agenda focused on civil rights, public education, youth justice, voting access, immigrant protections, and […]
CAIR-NJ Calls On Delaney Hall ICE Detention Facility to Make Ramadan Accommodations
The New Jersey Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, calls on Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey to prepare accommodations for its Muslim detainees ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. CAIR-NJ also welcomed the recent release of a detainee earlier this month. This detainee was actively working through […]
CAIR Commends Bipartisan Defense of Religious Freedom During Failed ‘Sharia Hoax’ Hearing
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended the bipartisan defense of religious liberty mounted during the House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing‘s anti-Muslim hearing meant to hype the “sharia hoax” that anti-Muslim politicians have been pushing in recent months. During the hearing, witnesses with a history of expressing […]
CAIR Commends Carrie Prejean Boller for Encouraging Muslim-Christian-Jewish Solidarity, Opposing Gaza Genocide
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended former White House Religious Liberty Commission member Carrie Prejean Boller for using her position to oppose conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism and encourage solidarity between Muslims, Christians, and Jews. CAIR also expressed its solidarity with Ms. Prejean […]
CAIR-Alabama Backs Calls for Gov. Ivey to Spare Charles Burton from Execution
Muslim civil rights group joins jurors and daughter of victim in calling for cancellation of March 12 execution The Alabama chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AL), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined calls for Governor Kay Ivey to grant clemency to Charles Burton, a 75-year-old […]