CAIR Says Videos of Israeli Soldiers Burning Quran, Library in Gaza are Further Evidence of Genocide
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said newly-released video of Israeli soldiers burning a Quran and a library in Gaza are further proof of Israel’s ongoing genocide in targeting the Palestinian people. Israel has destroyed thousands of mosque, churches and academic institutions in Gaza. More […]
CAIR-NY Concerned About CUNY Law School Cancellation of Student Commencement Speech
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is deeply concerned about CUNY Law School’s cancellation of its student commencement speech. Every year, CUNY Law permits a student speaker chosen by their student population to address the graduates and the […]
Suspect Arrested After CAIR-Minnesota Seeks Hate Crime Probe for Vehicular Assault at Minneapolis Mosque (Video)
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CAIR in the News, May 23, 2024
CAIR-Chicago: Photo that stirred antisemitism concerns fuels yearbook controversy at Bartlett High School – Daily Herald “It has nothing to do with anything that’s antisemitic unless one believes that apartheid and oppression is a Jewish trait,” said Ahmed Rehab, executive director of the Council of American-Islamic Relations in Chicago. CAIR-MN: Man Arrested In Minneapolis Mosque […]
CAIR-Minnesota Seeks Hate Crime Probe for Vehicular Assault at Minneapolis Mosque
Muslim civil rights group urges vigilance for other state Islamic institutions that could be targeted by same suspect (MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 5/22/24) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities in investigate a vehicular assault on […]
CAIR Calls on Md. Motor Vehicle Administration to Probe Denial to Authenticate Palestinian Driver’s License
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called on the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to investigate an employee’s reported refusal to authenticate a customer’s valid foreign driver’s license issued by the Palestinian Authority. This denial of service led to the customer being unable to acquire a Maryland driver’s license. In […]
CAIR Supports Lawsuit to Remove N.C. Confederate Monument to ‘Faithful Slaves’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed support for a federal lawsuit seeking the removal of a Confederate monument stating “appreciation of our faithful slaves” from outside of an eastern North Carolina courthouse. The Concerned Citizens of Tyrrell County filed the lawsuit arguing that the […]
Community Advisory: CAIR Releases New Guide to Assist Muslims in Applying to DHS/FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program FY 2024
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today announced the release of its newest guide, the “CAIR Preparation Guide: DHS/FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program FY 2024,” aimed at assisting American mosques, Islamic community centers, and nonprofit organizations in applying for the 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). CAIR’s new guide offers detailed program information such as […]
CAIR-SFBA Successfully Assists Afghan National in Gaining Asylum
The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it successfully assisted an Afghan national in gaining asylum in the U.S.—the organization’s fourth successful removal defense case in recent months. Born in Afghanistan, the asylum seeker “Omar” (name changed […]
CAIR Welcomes Recognition of Palestine by Ireland, Norway and Spain, Calls on Biden Admin to Stop Blocking U.N. Membership
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the recognition of the state of Palestine by Norway, Ireland and Spain, and called on the Biden administration to stop blocking that nation’s full United Nations membership. SEE: Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian […]