CAIR ACTION ALERT: Tell Gov. Wes Moore to Honor His Oath, Repeal Maryland’s Unconstitutional Anti-Boycott Executive Order

The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is urging supporters and allies to contact Governor Wes Moore and call on him to honor his oath to uphold the United States Constitution by repealing Maryland’s unconstitutional anti-BDS executive order, which limited the ability of Marylanders to boycott the Israeli government over its human rights abuses. […]

CAIR-NY Welcomes Gov. Hochul’s First-Ever Proclamation of Muslim American Heritage Month

The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed Governor Kathy Hochul’s proclamation officially recognizing Muslim American Heritage Month, marking the first time the State of New York has issued such a proclamation. In recognition of Muslim American Heritage […]

CAIR in the News, January 3, 2026

CAIR-MN: Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance – CNN Nasrulah Mohamed said Nokomis Daycare Center in Minneapolis experienced a break-in. The day care center was not featured in the viral video, according to the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. CAIR-MN: DHS hypes worksite enforcement as fraud […]

CAIR-NY Welcomes Mayor Mamdani’s Revocation of Adams’ ‘Israel First’ Executive Orders, Restoration of Free Speech

The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s revocation of the former Mayor Adams’ “Israel First” executive orders. Hours after being sworn in as mayor, Mamdani reversed all executive orders that Eric Adams signed in the […]

CAIR, CAIR-NY Call Mayor Mamdani’s Inauguration a ‘Historic Moment of Progress’ for American Muslims and Entire Nation

Muslim civil rights and advocacy group says Mamdani’s victory marks a major defeat for anti-Muslim bigotry and the Israel First lobby  (WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/1/2026) – The New York chapter and national headquarters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called Zohran Mamdani’s swearing-in as New York […]

CAIR in the News, January 1, 2026

CAIR: Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath – Associated Press The decision to use a Quran has drawn fresh criticism from some conservatives. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama wrote on social media, “The enemy is inside the gates,” in response to a news article about Mamdani’s inauguration. The […]

CAIR-CT Condemns Vandalism of Menorah at Bridgeport Synagogue

The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) strongly condemns the recent vandalism of the outdoor menorah at Congregation B’nai Israel in Bridgeport. On December 24, 2025, a person was recorded on surveillance footage deliberately toppling a large menorah at Congregation B’nai Israel. Police are actively investigating this incident as vandalism and have […]

CAIR-MN Calls for Probe of Bias Motive for Vandalism Targeting Somali-Run Day Care

The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today called for an investigation of a possible bias motive for a reported act of vandalism targeting a Somali-run day care in Minneapolis. According to media reports, the Nokomis Daycare Center was vandalized following a wave of online misinformation and hostile rhetoric directed at Minnesota’s […]