CAIR-Arizona Welcomes Removal of Racist Housing Rules in Tucson Neighborhood
The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the removal of racist rules on property in a Tucson neighborhood. That Vista del Monte neighborhood removed an unenforceable (because of the Fair Housing Act of 1968) covenant restricting people who are African-American living […]
CAIR-WA: “We are horrified by the nature of this alleged assault, with two visibly-Muslim women walking with a (six-month-old) baby in a stroller being attacked in such a brutal manner.” (Video)
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CAIR in the News, September 17, 2024
CAIR: Condemnation urged on attack of pro-Palestinian protester at DNC – The New Arab Robert McCaw, CAIR government affairs director, told The New Arab that he is concerned about the message this apparent lack of accountability sends to others. “People felt impunity to attack. Why do hate crimes increase?” he said. “When you’re in a […]
Video: CAIR-WA Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Hit-and-Run Targeting Muslim Women, Newborn in Stroller
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CAIR in the News, September 16, 2024
CAIR-MI: Ann Arbor police seek suspects in alleged anti-Jewish attack – Detroit News In a statement Monday, Dawud Walid, executive director of the Michigan chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations, said the group is offering a $1,000 reward for tips to the Ann Arbor Police Department that lead to an arrest and conviction in the […]
CAIR in the News, September 15, 2024
CAIR: US Muslim group criticizes university for Israeli soldier speaking invitation – Al Jazeera “Inviting any individual who has allegedly documented their presence in the homes of families suffering from forced displacement and genocide perpetuates a narrative of oppression, exacerbates tensions on campus, and fosters an unhealthy academic environment,” CAIR’s Zainab Chaudry said in a […]
CAIR Calls on Johns Hopkins U. to Support Students’ Well-Being, Oppose Speaker Invitation to Alleged Participant in Gaza Genocide
Muslim civil rights group echoes students demanding campus group Hillel cancel invitation to Israeli soldier who posted video reportedly from home of displaced or killed Palestinian family (BALTIMORE, MD, 9/14/2024) – The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore to […]
CAIR in the News, September 14, 2024
CAIR: How a family secret inspired this Spokane-born woman to fight hatred – Seattle Times CAIR: Nearly 60% of Muslims students in New York bullied at school: Study – Anadolu Agency CAIR: Nearly 60% of Muslims students in New York bullied at school: Study – Middle East Monitor CAIR: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott urges universities […]
CAIR-LA Opposes LA City Council Motion Restricting Protesters’ Free Speech Rights, Urges City Attorney to Preserve First Amendment Protections
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) this week sent a letter to the LA City Council and City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto opposing the Council’s proposed “Bubble Zone” motion restricting and criminalizing peaceful anti-genocide protesters’ constitutional rights to freedom of speech and assembly. In the letter, CAIR-LA urged […]
CAIR-MA Demands ‘Thorough and Transparent’ Probe of Newton Shooting of Pro-Palestinian Protester
The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA) today called for a full and transparent investigation into the recent shooting of an unarmed man by a pro-Israel demonstrator in Newton. “We are deeply concerned by this tragic situation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured individual and the entire community. After reviewing […]