CAIR Calls Austria’s Proposed Ban on Hijabs for Girls Under 14 ‘Discriminatory and Authoritarian’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned as ‘discriminatory and authoritarian’ a proposal announced by Austria’s integration minister to ban Islamic head scarves, or hijab, for girls under the age of 14. CAIR has repeatedly condemned growing Islamophobia in Europe. Earlier today, CAIR condemned an official Israeli government call […]
CAIR, CAIR-MN Offer Condolences to Loved Ones of Deadly Minneapolis Catholic School Terror Attack
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its Minnesota chapter (CAIR-MN) today offered condolences to the families and other loved ones of the children killed or injured in the terror attack on Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In a statement, CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said: […]
CAIR Welcomes Nevada Judge’s Order for Israeli Official Charged with Sex Crime to Appear in Court
Muslim civil rights and advocacy group calls on Trump administration to demand extradition, prioritize sex crimes against children over criminalizing criticism of Israel’s genocide The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a Nevada judge’s order that an Israeli government official accused of a sex crime must […]
CAIR-LA Condemns BHUSD’s Vote to Display Israeli Flag on School Campuses, Urges School Board to Reconsider
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board of Education’s 3-2 vote to display the Israeli flag at all district schools and facilities, calling the move a “divisive and political statement.” CAIR-LA also urged the school board to reconsider its vote. […]
CAIR-CT Welcomes Arrest of Man who Hung Confederate Flag Over Neighbors Fence, Used Racial Slurs
The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) today welcomed the arrest of a man who reportedly hung a Confederate flag over his neighbor’s fence and called him racial slurs. A man in Milford has been charged with breach of peace and intimidation due to bias or bigotry after he reportedly hung a […]
CAIR Files Lawsuit Challenging U. of Missouri’s Unconstitutional Exclusion of Mizzou SJP from Homecoming Parade
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine, challenging University Chancellor and Missouri School System President Dr. Choi’s decision to prohibit Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine from participating in the university’s 2024 […]
CAIR Joins Over 100 Faith, Human Rights, and Civil Rights Groups in Calling on Secretary Rubio to Secure Release of 16-Year-Old Florida Child Imprisoned by Israel
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) joined more than 100 U.S. faith-based, human rights, and civil rights The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) joined more than 100 U.S. faith-based, human rights, and civil rights organization sent a joint letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for urgent action to secure the release of Mohammed […]
CAIR Welcomes Maryland State Dept. of Education’s Steps to Restore Palestine in Curriculum, Calls for Further Action and Transparency
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed measures by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to address significant concerns it has raised over the erasure of Palestine in recent statewide social studies curriculum revisions. The Washington, D.C., based civil rights […]
Community Advisory: CAIR Releases Updated Law Enforcement Officer’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released its updated Law Enforcement Officer’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices. The guide contains information on Islamic religious practices and what law enforcement officers may expect to encounter when dealing with Muslims. In 2024, CAIR noted that law enforcement encounters reported to […]
CAIR-Ohio Joins Faith Leaders in Urging Gov. DeWine to Stop Deportation of Imam Ayman Soliman
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Ohio (CAIR-Ohio) yesterday joined dozens of interfaith leaders and community members at the Ohio Statehouse to deliver a letter to Governor Mike DeWine, urging him to act immediately to prevent the deportation of Imam Ayman Soliman, a Cincinnati imam and hospital chaplain currently being held in ICE custody. The letter was signed […]