CAIR-Houston Welcomes Harris County’s Eid Al-Adha 2021 Resolution
(HOUSTON, TX, 7/20/2021) — The Houston, Texas, chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today welcomed a resolution recognizing the cultural and religious significance of Eid al-Adha as well as the Muslim community’s contributions in promoting civic engagement. The resolution was introduced in the Commissioners Court by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Judge Lina Hidalgo’s resolution: (1) recognizes […]
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CAIR Welcomes Ben & Jerry’s Ending Sales in Occupied Palestinian Territory
(WASHINGTON D.C., 7/19/2021) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the decision of Ben & Jerry’s to stop selling ice cream in Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). SEE: Ben & Jerry’s Will End Sales of Our Ice Cream in the Occupied Palestinian Territory https://www.benjerry.com/about-us/media-center/palestine-statement Ben & […]
CAIR-NY Condemns Possibly Bias-Motivated Vandalism Targeting Church in Queens
(NEW YORK, NY, 7/19/2021) — The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the vandalism committed against the Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church in Queens on Saturday, July 17, 2021. This act of vandalism is currently being investigated as a […]
CAIR-Minnesota Welcomes DHS Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Somali Nationals
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 7/19/21) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals currently in the United States. NOTE: CAIR-MN will hold a media availability today 1-3 pm. CONTACT: CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-206-3360, jhussein@cair.com Due to […]
CAIR-NJ Calls for AG Probe into Brutal Attack on Atlantic City Councilman
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, 7/19/2021) – The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today called the New Jersey Attorney General’s office to investigate the brutal assault on Councilman Hossain Morshed of Atlantic City. Atlantic City 4th Ward Councilman MD Morshed was attacked last Thursday during a drug deal near Al Hera Mosque. Morshed allegedly came […]
BREAKING: CAIR, CAIR-Georgia to Publish Report Documenting Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab Bigotry in Georgia Police Training Program
Civil rights group to announce formal designation of the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) as an Islamophobic organization (ATLANTA, GA – 7/18/2021) – On Monday, July 19, the Georgia chapter and national office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plan to hold a press […]
CAIR-CA Condemns Trump Supporters’ Plot to Bomb California Democratic HQ
(SACRAMENTO, CA – 7/17/2021) – The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today condemned an alleged plot by supporters of former President Trump to blow up the Democratic headquarters building in Sacramento. Authorities say the two men devised the plot because of their false belief that Trump won the 2020 election. Dozens of weapons, […]
CAIR Action Alert: Demand Congress Establish Citizenship Pathway for Undocumented Persons (DACA/Dreamers)
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/17/21) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling on all American Muslims and allies of the immigrant community to contact their U.S. Senators and demand the Senate adopt the bipartisan Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6) following a U.S. District Court judge ruling the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program […]
CAIR Condemns Hate Incidents Targeting Utah Hispanic Family, Asian Business
(WASHINGTON D.C., 7/16/2021) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned two incidents of racist harassment targeting a Hispanic family and an Asian business in Utah. In Weber County, the Hispanic family received an anonymous hate letter filled with racist comments and stereotypes, including “Go […]