CAIR in the News, April 28, 2026
CAIR: Taking photo of Muslim inmate without hijab violated her religious rights, court rules – Washington Times The Council on American-Islamic Relations hailed the decision as a “significant victory” that will set a precedent for all Muslim women behind bars. “It sends a clear message that carceral institutions cannot disregard the dignity and religious practice of those […]
CAIR in the News, April 27, 2026
CAIR-AL: Anti-Islamic rhetoric increases among Alabama Republicans in run up to primary In response, the Alabama chapter of the Council for American-Islamic Relations requested that Allen visit a mosque to “replace fear and misinformation with knowledge and respect” “Simply put: Secretary Allen is wrong,” CAIR Staff Attorney Britton O’Shields said in a statement. “His remarks […]
CAIR-Philadelphia Calls on Muhlenberg College to Probe Anti-Palestinian, Anti-Muslim Harassment Targeting Student
The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Muhlenberg College to promptly and transparently investigate an incident in which a group of white male students allegedly shouted anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim chants outside a student’s on-campus dorm room on […]
CAIR-Texas Welcomes Arrests in Plot to Attack Houston Synagogue, Condemns Hate Graffiti at Austin Synagogue
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrests of suspects allegedly involved in a plot to attack a Houston-area synagogue and strongly condemned recent hate graffiti targeting a synagogue in Austin. According to media reports, law enforcement […]
CAIR-NC Condemns Posting of Neo-Nazi Propaganda in North Carolina
The North Carolina office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NC), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the reported posting of flyers containing white supremacist and neo-Nazi imagery at a public park in Clayton, North Carolina. According to local media reports, the flyers, featuring extremist symbols and messaging associated with […]
CAIR-CT Welcomes Bethel Board of Education’s Recognition of Eid al-Fitr as an Official School Holiday
The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the Bethel Board of Education’s decision to officially recognize Eid al-Fitr as a school holiday. “Recognizing Eid al-Fitr is more than a calendar change – it is a statement of inclusion, […]
CAIR, Co-Counsel Roula Allouch File Lawsuit Against Franklin Co. Ohio for its Unconstitutional Booking Photo Policy
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the filing of a lawsuit, in partnership with Ohio Attorney Roula Allouch, against Franklin County and seven officers who allegedly deprived three Muslim women the right to wear an Islamic head scarf, or hijab. “Franklin County’s actions and […]
CAIR OP-ED: Our different faiths teach us to love one another, not fuel anti-Muslim hate – Austin American-Statesman
Already we have shown each other that our faith doesn’t need to divide us. In fact, so much more unites us. Our religions might look different from the outside. But how beautiful is it to share common values? May we be like the good Samaritan, finding ways to love one another and be open to […]
CAIR-CA Joins 1,000+ Muslim Delegates for 11th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
TheCalifornia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) recently joined more than 1,000 American Muslim delegates—a record number—for the U.S. Council of Muslim Organization (USCMO)’s 11th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. Over the course of the two days, CAIR-CA attended nearly 30 meetings with members of Congress and congressional staff to advance policies that address critical issues impacting the American Muslim community, in addition to drop-by visits across […]
50+ Maryland Constituents Join Record-Breaking 1,000+ Muslim Americans at USCMO’s Annual Muslim Hill Day on Capitol Hill
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today recognized the more than 50 Muslim leaders from across Maryland who joined a record-breaking national delegation of over 1,000 Muslim Americans at the 11th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, organized by the U.S. Council of Muslim […]