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Author: Ibrahim Hooper

Ibrahim Hooper – Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper is the National Communications Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s of art in journalism and mass communication. Hooper has been with CAIR since its founding in 1994. As CAIR’s spokesman he appears frequently on national and international television programs to offer an Islamic perspective on current events or debate controversial issues.

CAIR in the News, April 15, 2026

Video: CAIR Welcomes Resignation of Wisconsin Alderman Over Violent Anti-Muslim, Anti-Immigrant Comments CAIR: Brookfield alder resigns after anti-Muslim posts uncovered – Wisconsin Examiner CAIR: Was Trump’s so-called ‘Jesus’ image blasphemy? A religious expert explains – The Conversation So, when Trump mockingly declared “Praise be to Allah” in a recent post, he was guilty of blasphemy […]

CAIR-CA Brings 400+ Muslims, Allies to Capitol to Push School Protections, Eid Recognition, Surveillance Limits   

 On Monday, April 13, more than 400 California Muslims and interfaith allies from across the state gathered in Sacramento for the 15th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC), hosted by the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Participants met with 79 lawmakers to urge support for three bills addressing school […]

CAIR-SFBA: Three Bay Area Cities to Honor Muslim Communities with AMAAM Proclamations Tonight 

 Three Bay Area cities will commemorate American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month (AMAAM) tonight, with proclamations recognizing the history, contributions, and enduring impact of Muslim communities.  At each meeting, the presentation is expected during the opening minutes of the session. Media are encouraged to arrive before the listed start times.   WHAT: American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month proclamation presentations  WHEN/WHERE:  Concord  Fremont  San Ramon  CAIR-SFBA is […]

CAIR in the News, April 14, 2026

CAIR: Brookfield alderman resigns, apologizes to Muslim community – GMToday.com “Public officials take an oath to serve all constituents, not to demonize them,” CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw said of Seals and his posts. “Seals’ violent and dehumanizing remarks targeting Muslims and immigrants are not just offensive, they are dangerous. This rhetoric fuels hate, […]

CAIR Welcomes Resignation of Wisconsin Alderman Over Violent Anti-Muslim, Anti-Immigrant Comments

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the resignation of a Brookfield, Wisconsin, alderman following reports he posted violent anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant comments online. Those posts by Alderman Kris Seals reportedly included referencing shooting Muslims with “Bacon rapped [sic] bullets.” Another post reportedly stated: “It’s time […]

CAIR-AZ Welcomes Tucson Neighborhood’s Removal of Racist Restrictions from Housing Covenants

The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) today welcomed the decision by Tucson’s San Clemente neighborhood to officially remove decades-old racist restrictions from their housing covenants. The action follows a community-driven effort to eliminate discriminatory language that had remained embedded in property records for nearly a century. While such covenants have long […]

CAIR in the News, April 13, 2026

CAIR: Under attack by their own congressman – Washington Post Roy would take on legal battles involving a proposed housing development in the Dallas area, which Texas Republicans claim would impose Islamic law on residents — an allegation the project’s planners deny — and the state’s private school voucher program, which excluded about two dozen […]

CAIR Md. Welcomes Passage of Muslim, Jewish American Heritage Month Bill, Youth Charging Reform Act Among Legislative Priorities 

The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the passage of the Muslim and Jewish American Heritage Month bill and the Youth Charging Reform Act, calling both measures meaningful steps toward building a safer, more inclusive and just Maryland. Both bills are […]