CAIR-NJ Supports Paterson City Council Resolution Calling for Release of Leqaa Kordia

The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed support for the introduction of Resolution 25:605, which calls for the immediate release of Leqaa Kordia from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after nearly 300 days in unjust detention. […]

CAIR Maryland Congratulates Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk on Historic Election as Next Maryland House Speaker

The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) extends its congratulations to Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk on her unanimous election as the 108th Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates during a special legislative session today.  Her selection marks an important milestone in Maryland’s history and reflects the strength of inclusive leadership in our state.  As […]

CAIR-Minnesota to Join Immigration LegalAdvocates to Provide Update on Recent ICE Raids and Community Impact

On Wednesday, December 17, the Minnesota Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota), in partnership with immigration legal and human rights organizations, will hold a press conference to provide an update on recent ICE raids, enforcement tactics, and their impact on Minnesota communities. The press conference will include participation from The Advocates for […]

CAIR in the News, December 16, 2025

CAIR: Republicans Call for Muslim Americans to Be Deported After Australia Shooting – Truthout CAIR designates Tuberville an “anti-Muslim extremist” as Jones slams Islamophobic comments – Alabama Political Reporter Tuberville named first U.S. senator on CAIR’s anti-Muslim extremist list – WVTM CAIR: Tommy Tuberville’s anti-Muslim attacks land senator on civil rights group’s extremist list – […]

CAIR LDF, MLFA, SPLC and Akeel & Valentine Sue Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Over ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’ Executive Order

Today, Akeel & Valentine, CAIR Legal Defense Fund (CAIR LDF), the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA) and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) announced the filing of a federal lawsuit challenging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ “blatantly unconstitutional” executive order targeting the Council on American-Islamic Relations, America’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and […]