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Author: Ibrahim Hooper

Ibrahim Hooper – Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper is the National Communications Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s of art in journalism and mass communication. Hooper has been with CAIR since its founding in 1994. As CAIR’s spokesman he appears frequently on national and international television programs to offer an Islamic perspective on current events or debate controversial issues.

CAIR in the News, May 29, 2026

CAIR: National Muslim group condemns Micah Beckwith after he calls Islam ‘demonic’ – Indianapolis Star CAIR: Indiana Lt. Governor calls Islam a ‘demonic death cult,’ sparking criticism from Muslim advocacy groups – WANE CAIR: Indiana lieutenant governor says he ‘hates’ Islam, deems it ‘a demonic death cult’ – FOX 32 Chicago CAIR: Indiana lieutenant governor […]

UPDATE: CAIR Welcomes Dropping of Charges Against U.S. Capitol Demonstrators Against Israeli Torture of Palestinian Detainees

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the dropping of charges against demonstrators at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., peacefully protesting Israel’s torture and abuse of Palestinian detainees. The protest was organized by a grassroots Palestinian-led human rights group on Eid in response to the […]

CAIR-MA Welcomes Charges for Alleged Racist Attack on Hispanic Diners

The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed criminal charges filed against two individuals accused of carrying out a racist attack targeting Hispanic diners at an East Boston restaurant. According to reports, the incident allegedly involved racist slurs and […]

CAIR-SFBA Calls on State Sen. Wiener to Apologize for Amplifying Anti-Muslim Hate and Meet with Muslim Constituents

The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on state Senator Scott Wiener to apologize for amplifying anti-Muslim hate and to meet with Muslim constituents. On X, Weiner reshared—and after facing criticism—deleted a post that expressed opposition to a potential deal […]

CAIR-NY Calls on NYC Officials to Condemn Racist Chants Targeting Mayor Mamdani at Rally Outside Gracie Mansion

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 called on public officials in New York City to condemn racist chants at a rally against Mayor Mamdani. In a statement, CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher said:  “We strongly condemn the hate rally for their blatantly racist and […]

CAIR Calls for Dropping of Charges Against U.S. Capitol Demonstrators Against Israeli Torture of Palestinian Detainees

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for the dropping of charges against demonstrators at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., peacefully protesting Israel’s torture and abuse of Palestinian detainees. The protest was organized by a grassroots Palestinian-led human rights group on Eid in response to […]

CAIR Welcomes UN Adding Israel to List of Sexual Violence Perpetrators in Conflict Zones

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed reports that the United Nations has added Israel to its list of parties committing sexual violence in conflict zones, citing allegations involving Israeli forces and prison authorities against Palestinians. According to multiple media reports, the United Nations’ annual report on […]