CAIR-NY Says New Report on Islamophobia During NYC Mayoral Campaign Shows ‘Systemic and Organized Campaign of Dehumanization’
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 said the Islamophobic and xenophobic online attacks surrounding the New York City mayoral election, as documented in a new report released by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH), […]
Register to Attend CAIR’s Webinar on November 13th: ‘The Distraction Game: Why Israel’s Supporters Are Stoking Anti-Muslim Hysteria Across the West’
On Thursday November 13, the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization will host “The Distraction Game: Why Israel’s Supporters Are Stoking Anti-Muslim Hysteria Across the West.” In recent months, the Israeli government and its supporters have launched a coordinated campaign to stoke anti-Muslim hysteria in the […]
CAIR-NY Condemns Islamophobic, Anti-Palestinian Rant Targeting Couple on New York Subway
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 condemned a reported Islamophobic and racist anti-Palestinian outburst against an Iranian and Palestinian couple riding the New York Subway. CAIR-NY said the incident highlights the persistent threat of hate crimes and […]
CAIR-LA Demands SLO District Attorney Apologize for Anti-Muslim Social Media Posts, Calls for Independent Probe
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today sent a letter to San Luis Obispo County District Attorney (DA) Dan Dow demanding that he publicly apologize and retract his recent anti-Muslim social media posts following the election of New York City’s first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani. SEE: SLO County […]
CAIR-CA Joins 250+ Groups in Sending Joint Letter Calling on Elected Officials to Demand Release of Sami Hamdi, Reject Anti-Muslim Hate in U.S. Policy
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), along with 257 faith-based, civil rights, immigrants’ rights, and community organizations, today sent a joint letter to members of Congress and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on them to demand the immediate release of British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. Hamdi was detained by immigration officials at the San Francisco International Airport on […]
CAIR-SFBA Condemns State’s Biased Decision Targeting Palestinian Expression in Oakland Schools
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 condemned the California Department of Education’s (CDE) finding that the Oakland Unified School District discriminated against Jewish students for recognizing Palestinian history and Arab heritage. SEE: California finds Oakland Unified discriminated against Jewish students […]
CAIR-CA Urges Court to Preserve Order Blocking Transfer of British Muslim Journalist Sami Hamdi
Reply brief says government is trying to sidestep serious First Amendment and due process concerns to avoid federal judicial review (SACRAMENTO, CA, 11/5/2025) –The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), along with co-counsel Hassan Ahmad of HMA Legal and the Muslim Legal Fund of America, today filed a reply in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District […]
GOOD NEWS: CAIR Enables Free Prayer Rugs for Muslims in Virginia Jail – VIDEO
When a Virginia jail denied prayer mat donations, then turned around and sold them for $30 through commissary, exploiting Muslim inmates’ faith for profit, CAIR stepped in. Thanks to your support, prayer mats have now been donated, and access to worship has been restored. WATCH.
CAIR in the News, November 6, 2025
CAIR: Judge allows MU Palestine student group lawsuit to move forward – ABC CAIR: Federal court denies Mun Choi’s request to dismiss MSJP’s lawsuit against him – KUMO CAIR: For Arab and Muslim Americans, Mamdani’s victory grants seat at table – Al-Monitor CAIR: Kidnapping skit in a high school club’s video draws outrage – Washington […]
CAIR in the News, November 5, 2025
CAIR-MA: A Decade of CAIR-ing for Civil Rights – Sampan Newspaper Much of CAIR-Massachusetts’ work is local, serving the estimated 132,000-150,000 Muslims in the state. Its director says the group, which has a lean staff of about a half dozen — including prominent attorney Barbara Dougan — has been especially busy over the past two years working […]