CAIR Encourages U.S. Mosque Leaders to Question Public Officials on Gaza Genocide Stance During Ramadan Visits
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today encouraged leaders of mosques and Islamic centers nationwide to question any relevant public officials who visit their facilities during the upcoming month of Ramadan about their stance on the Israeli genocide in Gaza. CAIR also urged community leaders and […]
CAIR-MI Welcomes Arrest, Federal Charges for Florida Man Who Allegedly Threatened to Kill Its Staffers
The Michigan chapter of Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a local chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrest of Michael Shapiro, a Florida man who is accused of calling in death threats to its Canton, Michigan, office in December. READ INDICTMENT. Earlier this morning Shapiro, was […]
CAIR in the News, March 5, 2024
Florida Man Indicted for Making Hate Crime Threats against The Council on American-Islamic Relations (“CAIR”) Michigan Chapter CAIR-MI: Florida man Michael Shapiro threatened to kill Muslims in Metro Detroit, feds say – Detroit News CAIR-MO: Girl Scout troop disbands after parent chapter blocks Palestine fundraiser – Guardian The incident caught the attention of the Council […]
Video: CAIR Joins Md. State Lawmakers, Multi-Faith Leaders Urging Support for Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
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CAIR-SFBA Condemns Islamophobic Smears in Assembly District 26 Primary Election
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 condemned the recent Islamophobic tactics employed in the campaign for State Assembly, District 26, covering Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino, and portions of San Jose. A recently-discovered document circulating in Sacramento falsely associates […]
CAIR in the News, March 4, 2024
CAIR: Girl Scouts were told to stop bracelet-making fundraiser for kids in Gaza. Now they can’t keep up CAIR: Romin Iqbal, lawyer accused of spying on Muslim rights group, forfeits Ohio law license – Columbus Dispatch In December 2021, the CAIR national office reported that Iqbal shared emails, meeting recordings and strategic plans with IPT. […]
CAIR in the News, March 3, 2024
CAIR: Could more Democrats vote AGAINST Biden as ‘uncommitted’ on Super Tuesday in backlash over Gaza? ‘Based on our exit poll and our interactions with Muslim voters, it appears that President Biden’s unconditional support for the Israeli government’s genocide in Gaza is likely playing a decisive factor in impacting his support within the Muslim and […]
CAIR to Join News Conference Supporting SJ5/HJ2 Gaza Ceasefire Resolution in Maryland General Assembly
On Monday, March 4, the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations plans to join State Delegate Gabriel Acevero, State Senator Joanne Benson, and the interfaith community at a news conference in Annapolis urging lawmakers to pass SJ5/HJ2 Ceasefire Resolution. WHAT: Annapolis Interfaith News Conference for Gaza Ceasefire WHEN: Monday, March 4, 10 am […]
CAIR Reported a Nearly 200% Increase in Bias Complaints, Ky. Mosque Educates About Islamophobia (Video)
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CAIR Encourages Vigilance After Report of Islamophobic Incident During Maryland Lobby Day in Annapolis
(BALTIMORE, MD, 3/3/2024) – The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today is encouraging communities to remain undeterred and vigilant after it received a report of alleged Islamophobic harassment targeting a Muslim woman in Annapolis during the annual Maryland Muslim Lobby Day on Monday. Video: CAIR Co-Hosts […]