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 […]
CAIR-Austin Calls on Gov. Abbott, Other Politicians to Condemn Harassment of Austin Muslims and Stop Fomenting Hate
Muslim civil rights and advocacy group calls on Austin PD to investigate potential violations of local laws or park regulations (AUSTIN, TEXAS, 12/29/25) – The Austin, Texas, chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin) today called on Governor Greg Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) to condemn the targeted harassment of […]
CAIR in the News, December 29, 2025
CAIR: Gabbard’s ‘Islamist ideology’ remark draws backlash – Fort Worth Star-Telegram CAIR: Oklahoma lawmaker proposes renaming West Bank as ‘Judea and Samaria’ – The Oklahoman Veronica Laizure, executive director of Oklahoma’s chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations, said if SB 1208 moves forward, it would be an indication of state lawmakers putting allegiance with Israel […]
CAIR Condemns Israeli Prison’s Use of Dogs, Objects to Rape Palestinians, Calls for U.S. Sanctions on Ben-Gvir
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for the United States to impose sanctions on National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and other members of the Israeli government responsible for the apartheid state’s prisons after a Palestinian journalist and others kidnapped by Israel recounted details of sexual […]
CAIR Calls on Trump, Congress to Demand Israel Release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya One Year After Kidnapping
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, again today called on the Trump administration to demand the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the Gazan doctor who walked toward Israeli tanks in an iconic video, and who has been held for one year without charge or trial after […]
CAIR in the News, December 26, 2025
CAIR: Texas, Florida lead GOP battle against Muslim advocacy groups – The Hill Republicans in Texas and Florida are leading efforts to target Muslim advocacy organizations in what civil rights advocates say is a coordinated effort to present Islam as a “national security threat.” CAIR-NJ: ‘Anti-Muslim Hate Letter’ Sent To NJ Restaurant, Advocates Say – […]
CAIR Calls on More Members of Congress to Oppose Funding Israel After Israeli Soldier-Settler Runs Over Praying Palestinian
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today reiterated its call for the Trump administration and Congress to stop funding the Israeli apartheid government’s human rights abuses after an armed Israeli settler and army reservist used an ATV to run over a Palestinian man while he was […]
CAIR Letter: Jesus taught mercy and love. Our immigration system is a betrayal. – Baltimore Banner
READ THE LETTER. As Christians around the world celebrate Christmas, they reflect on the birth of Jesus (peace be upon him) — a figure deeply revered not only in Christianity, but also in Islam. Muslims honor Jesus as a prophet of compassion, humility and justice, one who stood with the vulnerable and spoke truth to […]
CAIR Condemns Deadly Mosque Bombing in Nigeria, Stands in Solidarity with Nigerian Muslims
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a bomb attack on a mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, that killed at least five worshippers and injured dozens more during evening prayers. In a statement, Washington, D.C., based CAIR said: “This cowardly attack on innocent worshippers is an […]
CAIR-NJ Calls on Public Officials to Speak Out Against Anti-Muslim Letter Sent to Passaic County Restaurant
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, said today that public officials should speak out against an anti-Muslim letter sent to a Passaic County restaurant. CAIR-NJ Communications Manager Aya Elamroussi told News 12 New Jersey: “We really need our officials to come […]