CAIR Condemns Israeli Massacre of Children in Rafah, ‘Revolted’ by Mass Grave Discovery
– The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned yet another Israeli massacre of children in Gaza. Media reports indicate that 22 people, including 18 children, were killed in the Israeli strikes on the city of Rafah in Gaza. One Israeli strike killed a man, his […]
CAIR in the News, April 20, 2024
CAIR-NJ: Groups, activists rally around pro-Palestinian DJ following Hoboken spring fest controversy CAIR-LA: USC cancels all graduation appearances after dropping Muslim speaker – AP The university’s decision was met with praise from pro-Israel organizations but condemnation from free speech groups and the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Students and faculty marched across campus Thursday in silent […]
CAIR Condemns Biden’s Veto of Palestine UN Membership, Says Security Council Should Be Reformed (Video)
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CAIR in the News, April 19, 2024
CAIR: U.S. Blocks U.N. Resolution to Recognize Palestine | TIME The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said in a statement that “the Biden administration should be ashamed and embarrassed” of its “unjust veto.” The Muslim advocacy group also criticized what it says are limits of the U.N. Security Council in addressing conflict. “For decades, the […]
CAIR Condemns Biden’s Veto of Palestine UN Membership, Says Security Council Should Be Reformed or Abolished
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, tonight condemned the Biden administration’s veto of a U.N. resolution that could have resulted in full United Nations membership for the State of Palestine. The Security Council voted 12 in favor, with the United States opposed and two nations abstaining. […]
CAIR-NY Condemns Columbia University, NYPD Actions Against Peaceful Protesters
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a leading Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, condemns Columbia University for calling on the NYPD to disperse peaceful protesters condemning the ongoing genocide in Palestine. The NYPD’s Strategic Response Group (SRG) appeared at the scene with riot gear, and reportedly arrested numerous peaceful […]
CAIR in the News, April 18, 2024
CAIR-PA: Biden’s handling of Gaza shakes his support in the Black community – The Washington Post CAIR: What to Know About the Turmoil at Colleges Over the Israel-Hamas War – New York Times Hillel, a Jewish campus group, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, an Arab and Muslim civil rights group, both recorded a rising […]
CAIR Announces Settlement with Kentucky Jail Over Removal of Muslim Woman’s Hijab for Booking Photo
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced settlement of a lawsuit over the Warren Country Regional Jail in Bowling Green, Kentucky, depriving a Muslim woman of her religious rights by forcing her to remove her hijab, taking a booking photograph without it and allowing the photo […]
CAIR-NJ Welcomes Rutgers U. Student Vote in Favor of Israel Divestment
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today welcomed an overwhelming “yes” vote by Rutgers University students at the New Brunswick campus in favor of an Israel divestment referendum. Rutgers students voted to call on the university administration to withdraw investments in Israel and to cancel the school’s partnership with Tel […]
CAIR in the News, April 17, 2024
CAIR: Muslim group in US condemns Washington’s backing for ‘Israeli crimes’ – Al Jazeera CAIR-LA: USC cancels speech of valedictorian who supported Palestinians, citing safety – Spectrum News CAIR-LA: USC cancels speech by pro-Palestine valedictorian, citing “alarming tenor” of her critics – Salon NBC Nightly News Interviews CAIR-LA Director About Cancelation of Muslim USC Valedictorian’s […]