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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-CA Urges Governor Newsom to Veto Classroom Censorship Bill AB 715

The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed deep disappointment following the passage of AB 715 (Zbur & Addis) in both the State Senate and Assembly. The bill now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for consideration.  CAIR-CA and a broad coalition […]

CAIR Says Israel’s Daily Slaughter of Children Must Stop After 12 Children Were Murdered by Israeli Terror Forces

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said Israel’s daily slaughter of Palestinian children must stop after 12 children were reported murdered by Israeli terror forces in Gaza, among at least 41 people killed since dawn. Seven people, including children, reportedly died from Israel’s forced starvation […]

CAIR-CA Echoes Lawmakers’ Concerns Over Rushed Handling of AB 715, Urges NO Vote

The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, echoed lawmakers’ concerns about the rushed handling of AB 715 following today’s Assembly Education Committee hearing and urged legislators to vote NO, warning the bill would censor classrooms and chill discussion—especially regarding Palestine.  Key Process Concerns […]

CAIR-Texas Calls Gov. Abbott’s Claim to Sign a ‘Sharia Law’ Ban ‘Divorced from Reality’

Civil rights group says there are no ‘Sharia compounds’ in Texas and that the governor’s rhetoric misrepresents Islam, stigmatizes Muslims, and undermines religious freedom. (DALLAS, TX, 9/12/25) – The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today condemned Governor Abbott’s inflammatory social media post falsely claiming that he had signed laws banning “Sharia law” […]

CAIR in the News, September 12, 2025

CAIR: Islamophobia surges again in US – NHK CAIR: Islamophobic incidents in Australia ‘skyrocketed’ since Israel’s war in Gaza -TRT World CAIR-CT: Palestinian-American mother and son return home to CT after month-long detention in Israel – CT Insider CAIR: MU changes homecoming parade application policy amid lawsuit from Muslim rights group – ABC CAIR: Mizzou […]

CAIR in the News, September 11, 2025

CAIR-FL: Jewish Voice for Peace sues Miami Beach, claiming free speech violations – Miami Herald In attendance at Wednesday’s press conference was Wilfredo Ruiz, communications director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations Florida. “Mayor Meiner and Commissioner Suarez represent the antithesis of our what our country is, of what our city is,” Ruiz said. “This […]

CAIR-Chicago Urges DOJ to File War Crime Charges Against Naperville Man Who Joined IDF, Admitted Sniping Children

The Chicago chapter of the Council on American‑Islamic Relations (CAIR‑Chicago) today demanded that the U.S. Department of Justice immediately open a criminal investigation under the War Crimes Act and other applicable laws into the actions of Israeli sniper Daniel Raab, an American citizen raised in Naperville, a suburb of Chicago, whose lethal conduct in Gaza, as reported by The Guardian, […]