CAIR OP-ED: Israel’s Supporters Are Using Islamophobia to Distract From Genocide; Don’t Fall For It – Common Dreams
Every American should recognize these increasingly unhinged attacks for what they are: Cynical attempts to protect Israel from criticism by frightening the American public, keeping political conservatives in line, and silencing American Muslims. The real threat to our nation is not Muslims in Dearborn or Dallas—it’s corrupt politicians who put Israel first, waste taxpayer dollars […]
BREAKING: CAIR Welcomes Trump’s Call for Israel to Stop Bombing Gaza, Urges Negotiations for a Just and Lasting Peace
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, tonight welcomed President Trump’s call for Israel to stop bombing Gaza and urged negotiations leading to a just and lasting peace. SEE: Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas responds to peace plan – Axios In a statement, CAIR […]
CAIR in the News, October 3, 2025
CAIR: Hegseth’s war on military “beardos” stirs religious, health concerns – Axios The Council on American-Islamic Relations sent a letter to Hegseth requesting additional information on religious exemptions and stressed that religious freedom “is a constitutional right, even in uniform.” “Ensuring that Muslim, Sikh, Jewish, and other religious personnel can continue to serve honorably without compromising their faith is […]
CAIR in the News, October 2, 2025
CAIR: ‘Always a bit on edge.’ How religious leaders are confronting wave of violence – USA Today Other religious communities said they have been preparing for events of mass violence for decades. Edward Ahmed Mitchell, deputy director of the Council on American–Islamic Relations, a Muslim civil rights group, said that while the recent attacks […]
CAIR-TX Urges Texas Lawmakers to Act for Safe Passage of Austin Veteran with Global Sumud Flotilla
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-TX) today calls for the safe passage of Greg Stoker, an Austin-based U.S. military veteran participating in the peaceful Global Sumud Flotilla, whose mission is to deliver critical humanitarian aid to Gaza. CAIR-TX calls on Austin-area representatives — Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35) and Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10) — to ensure […]
CAIR-SFBA and Coalition Partners Call on Oakland to Halt Military Cargo Shipments to Israel, Urge Oakland Arms Embargo
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 joined the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), Arab Resource & Organizing Center Action (AROC Action), and the U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) in calling for an immediate halt to U.S. military cargo shipments […]
CAIR in the News, October 1, 2025
CAIR-MI: Virginia man accused of threatening to attack mosque in Dearborn – CBS News Dawud Walid, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan chapter, issued a statement: “We welcome the terrorism charges brought against this individual who allegedly posed a threat to our community. This case highlights the growing danger of white supremacist […]
CAIR in the News, September 30, 2025
CAIR-MI: Reports: 2 Michigan mosques threatened by men in Texas, Virginia – Detroit News CAIR-MI: Virginia man accused of threatening to attack mosque in Dearborn – CBS News Dawud Walid, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan chapter, issued a statement: “We welcome the terrorism charges brought against this individual who allegedly posed […]
BREAKING: CAIR-Minnesota Calls for Probe of Possible Bias Motive for Fire at Another Mosque
On Tuesday, September 30, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a noon press conference to call for an investigation of a possible bias motive for a fire at Al Hikma Mosque in Minneapolis. On the evening of Monday, September 29, […]
CAIR-Chicago, CUFC, Community Organizers, & IL Electeds Condemn Armed ICE Agents in Downtown Chicago—Demand an End to Family Separations & Racial Profiling
The Chicago United Families Coalition (CUFC), comprised of Legal, Communications, Organizing, and Political Committee advocates, today joins the condemnations issued by immigration organizations and elected officials denouncing the deployment of fully armed, masked ICE agents in Chicago’s downtown area. Around 1:00 pm on Sunday, September 28th, ICE agents arrived at Grant Park and appeared to detain a […]