CAIR Says Slovenia’s Ban on Israel Arms Sales Shows Europe ‘Slowing Waking Up’ to Israel’s Gaza Genocide
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said Slovenia’s ban all weapons trade with Israel is one more indication that Europe is “slowly waking up to Israel’s genocide in Gaza.” In a statement, CAIR said: “Slovenia’s principled decision to ban all weapons trade with the Israeli occupation is another positive […]
CAIR Condemns Racist Vandalism at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium Jobsite
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned racist vandalism reportedly at the new Nissan Stadium construction site in Nashville, Tennessee, weeks after work stopped temporarily after a noose was found on site. [NOTE: The racist graffiti was found weeks after the Tennessee Builders Alliance and Metro Nashville […]
CAIR Welcomes Return of Gaza Flotilla Activist Chris Smalls After Abduction, Beating by Israeli Kidnappers, Calls for DOJ Probe
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its San Francisco Bay Area office (CAIR-SFBA) today welcomed the return of Black American labor rights activist Chris Smalls from Israeli imprisonment after Israeli forces kidnapped him from a ship in international waters that was bringing humanitarian aid to the starving people of Gaza and reportedly singled him […]
CAIR Maryland Thanks Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks for Historic Vote to Block U.S. Arms Sales to Israel
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks for casting votes to block arms sales to Israel—a historic move marking the first time both Maryland senators have taken such a stand. SEE: CAIR Commends […]
CAIR-MI Criticizes Sen. Slotkin’s Breaking Points Interview Denying Genocide in Gaza
Group sent letter condemning her false claims about Israeli airstrikes and urging a vote to block U.S. weapons; Slotkin ultimately refused to vote The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), the state’s leading Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today criticized U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) for her recent public remarks during a Breaking […]
Community Advisory: CAIR Encourages Mosques to Promote August Recess Advocacy
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged mosques and Islamic centers nationwide to encourage American Muslims to meet with their members of Congress during the August congressional recess. CAIR also released its 2025 August Recess Toolkit, a resource to help Muslim communities schedule meetings and advocate […]
30 Faith-Based, Academic and Rights Groups Urge Georgetown U. to End Disciplinary Action Against Prof. Jonathan Brown, Defend Academic Freedom
Thirty civil rights, faith-based, academic, and civil rights advocacy organizations today sent a letter to Georgetown University Interim President Dr. Robert Groves urging the university to cease any disciplinary action against Dr. Jonathan Brown and reaffirm its commitment to academic freedom and principled dissent. CLICK HERE: READ THE 30-ORGANIZATION LETTER TO GEORGETOWN UNIV. The letter follows […]
CAIR-Austin, Community Leaders Mourn Imam Islam Mossaad, Announce Funeral Service
The Austin chapter of the Council on American‑Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin) today announced with deep sadness the passing of Imam Islam Mossaad, a devoted spiritual leader and interfaith advocate for the Central Texas Muslim community and invited all community members to attend his funeral tomorrow, August 1st, at 3:00 PM at North Austin Muslim Community Center […]
CAIR Welcomes Canada’s Planned Recognition of Palestine, Calls Out President Trump’s ‘Israel First’ Response
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the Canadian government’s announcement that it plans to recognize the State of Palestine and called President Trump’s implicit threat to scuttle a trade agreement with Canada over its decision the “latest sign” that his administration is putting Israel […]
CAIR Condemns Takeover of Ibrahimi Mosque by Illegal Israeli Settlers
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the reported takeover of the Ibrahimi Mosque in the occupied West Bank by Illegal Israeli settlers. Israeli media report that Israeli authorities intend to transfer administrative authority over the historic mosque from the Islamic Waqf and the Palestinian Hebron […]