CAIR Condemns Israeli Killing of Palestinian-American Teen, Calls on Biden Admin to Act
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/19/2024) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the killing of a Palestinian-American teen by the forces of the far-right Israeli government in the occupied West Bank. American-born 17-year-old Tawfiq Hafiz Hijazi’s uncle told Reuters that the incident occurred during clashes with the […]
CAIR-Ohio Harnesses MLK’s Legacy to Cultivate Young Leaders in Muslim Community
The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) held its Muslim Youth Leadership Program (MYLP) on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to train the next generation of young leaders. The program, held at the CAIR-Ohio Columbus Office aimed to empower Muslim youth with essential skills in political education and leadership. Students from Cincinnati, […]
CAIR-Ohio, Partners Mobilize Community, Send 400+ to March on Washington for Gaza
The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today welcomed the mobilization of the local community, along with its partners, American Muslim for Palestine (AMP) – Toledo, Palestinian Liberation Movement (PLM JUST), MAS Columbus, and Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), after more than 400 community members from Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, and Toledo areas […]
CAIR-LA, MPAC, and Shura Council Address LAPD Officers’ Problematic Social Media Posts, Training in Israel
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA), along with the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) and the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, today addressed social media posts from Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers that reportedly express support for Israel’s current violence and indiscriminate bombing of Gaza. Recent photos posted by an account allegedly belonging […]
CAIR Florida Urges Elected Officials to Oppose Legislation Restricting Free Speech
Muslim civil rights group calls on voters to contact their representatives to demand rejection of House Bill 187 and Senate Bill 148 (TAMPA, FL, 1/19/2024) – The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), the state’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, calling on voters to ask state legislators to vote against Florida’s […]
CAIR-NY: Anti-Palestinian, Anti-Muslim Bigotry and Hate Crimes are on the Rise Nationwide (Video)
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CAIR in the News Jan. 19, 2024
CAIR-FL: A Florida Hotel Cancels A Muslim Conference, Citing Security Concerns After Receiving Protest Calls Wilfredo Ruiz, spokesperson for the Council of American-Islamic Relations-Florida, told AP that such attacks and Marriott’s decision to cancel the conference are part of a “holistic effort” in the state both by Gov. Ron DeSantis and private businesses to shut […]
CAIR New York Condemns ‘Sweetheart Deal’ for Ex-State Dept. Official Who Harassed Muslim Vendor (Video)
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CAIR in the News Jan. 18, 2024
CAIR-NY: Ex-Obama Aide Who Taunted Halal Vendors in New York Gets ‘Sweetheart Deal’ CAIR-NY: Civil Rights Organization Files Lawsuit Against Suffolk Police, Alleges Muslim Woman’s Hijab Was Forcibly Removed CAIR-NY: Lawsuit Accuses New York County Police of Forcibly Removing Muslim Woman’s Hijab CAIR-Chicago: How U.S. Muslims Have Transformed in the 20 Years Since 9/11—and What It […]
CAIR in the News Jan. 17, 2024
CAIR: US Muslim Group Urges Backing for Resolution to Investigate Israeli Abuses CAIR: The Hidden Cost of Being Branded a Terrorist by the US Government (VOA News) Shaken by his ordeal, Muminov sought guidance from the Council on American-Islamic Relations, an advocacy group. “What you’re describing,” Muminov recalls a CAIR lawyer telling him, “is what […]