CAIR-NY Welcomes Appointment of Ramzi Kassem as NYC Chief Counsel
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 Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s appointment of Ramzi Kassem as New York City’s chief counsel. Kassem is a widely respected civil rights attorney, legal scholar, and advocate with a long-standing commitment to justice, due process […]
CAIR in the News, December 31, 2026
Video: CAIR-Austin Welcomes City Policy Change After Religious Harassment at Park Targeting Muslims CAIR: Pentagon to pay Boeing $8.6B to make fighters for Israel, raising concerns – The Seattle Times “The Pentagon’s decision to funnel billions of American taxpayer dollars and advanced weaponry to the Israeli military is morally indefensible,” CAIR National Deputy Director Edward […]
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CAIR-CA Responds to ‘Lazy, Unoriginal’ Anti-Muslim Commentary in the Western Journal
“The overt bigotry expressed by contributing writer Samuel Short in his recent commentary, where he claims to speak on behalf of ‘Western civilization,’ is an appalling and downright dangerous continuation of the blatant anti-Muslim rhetoric that has made its way back into the political and societal norm.” READ THE RESPONSE. About the Author Hussam Ayloush […]
CAIR Calls on Congress to Condemn Israel’s Targeting of Doctors Without Borders, Other Humanitarian Groups in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Israel’s suspension of humanitarian aid organizations – including Doctors Without Border, American Friends Service Committee and International Rescue Committee – working in Gaza to alleviate the suffering caused by Israel’s genocide. In a statement, Washington, D.C., based CAIR said: “The […]
CAIR-Austin Welcomes City Policy Change After Religious Harassment Incident Targeting Muslims at Park Potluck
The Austin, Texas, chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin) today welcomed a decision by city and police officials to review an incident of religious harassment targeting members of the Muslim community at a park potluck and change the policy of how this type of incidents are handled in the future. SEE: Austin Muslim group urges state […]
CAIR Condemns Pentagon’s Contract with Boeing for Israeli F-15s as ‘Reward for Genocide’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today strongly condemned the Pentagon’s decision to award an $8.6 billion contract to Boeing Company for the production of new F-15IA fighter aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, calling the deal a “reward for genocide.” According to public announcements by the Department […]
Video: CAIR-Florida Says Palestinians Must Be Brought to the Negotiating Table
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CAIR in the News, December 30, 2025
CAIR-Austin: Austin Muslim group urges state leaders to denounce park harassment – Austin American-Statesman CAIR-Austin Operations Manager Shaimaa Zayan said Austin police officers responded to the scene but told the group the men’s conduct was protected under the First Amendment. The organization has asked the Austin Police Department and city officials to investigate the incident […]
CAIR Md. Condemns Bigoted Smears Against Muslim-Owned Gym in Howard County
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations strongly condemns dishonest and bigoted attacks on a Muslim woman-owned fitness facility based in Scaggsville, Howard County. In social media posts last week, anti-Muslim extremists attacked a Maryland Muslim business for hosting a men-only gym despite the fact that the business is actually led by a […]