CAIR in the News, June 4, 2026
CAIR: From San Diego, California to Plano, Texas, Islamophobia Has Consequences – Texas Observer This incident is part of a broader pattern of increasing violence against Muslims. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) received 8,683 civil rights complaints in 2025, the most in a single year since its first report in 1996, with Texas among […]
CAIR in the News, June 3, 2026
CAIR: Valedictorian’s speech cut after unscripted immigration comment – USA Today The Council on American-Islamic Relations applauded Hijaz’s speech and said schools should “encourage thoughtful civic engagement, not suppress it.” “We commend Leen Hijaz for demonstrating the moral courage to speak out on behalf of people whose voices are too often ignored,” CAIR National Executive […]
CAIR in the News, June 2, 2026
CAIR-Chicago: Chicago high school faces outcry after axing Arabic program – Fox News CAIR: Maryland Teacher Can Sue Principal Over Palestinian Flag Display – Bloomberg Law CAIR: New York officials urged to apologize for marching in Israel Day parade joined by Bezalel Smotrich – TAG24 The Council on American-Islamic Relations has called on New York […]
CAIR in the News, May 26, 2026
CAIR: Police investigate anti-Islamic graffiti in south St. Louis County – FOX CAIR: Texas Senate runoff sees surge of anti-Muslim rhetoric in campaign ads – The Guardian “[Politicians] took an oath as an elected official to do the right thing, and the future of our state and our country depends upon it,” said Sameeha Rizvi, […]
CAIR in the News, May 20, 2026
CAIR-NJ: N.J. man in Gaza-bound flotilla arrested by Isaeli navy, Islamic rights group says – NJ.com Video: CAIR-MN Calls For Federal Security Funding to Protect Mosques CAIR-MN: As Eid approaches, Minnesota mosques look to increase security after attack in San Diego – CBS Suleiman Adan of Council on American-Islamic Relations of Minnesota says the organization […]
CAIR in the News, May 19, 2026
Video: CAIR Deputy Director on CNN to Discuss Role of Anti-Muslim Hate in San Diego Mosque Shooting Video: CAIR-SFBA Director Zahra Billoo Responds to Deadly Shooting Targeting San Diego Mosque Video: CAIR-SFBA Director on Al Jazeera Says Elected Officials Fuel Muslim Hate, Lead to Mosque Shooting Video: CAIR-Philadelphia Director Responds to Deadly Attack on San […]
CAIR in the News, May 13, 2026
CAIR-Texas: Frisco pastor calls Islam ‘demonic agenda,’ says mayoral race is ‘spiritual battle’ – Dallas Morning News Mustafaa Carroll, executive director of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said Islam has become a “political football” to help people get elected in Texas. “You’ll find a lot of candidates … using this as a way of […]
CAIR in the News, May 7, 2026
Video: CAIR-NJ Condemns Rutgers School of Engineering Dean’s Removal of Anti-Genocide Commencement Speaker CAIR: Rutgers University rescinds invitation to graduation speaker over anti-Israel comments – CBS News CAIR-NJ: Rutgers University Condemned for Canceling Palestinian Rights Advocate’s Graduation Speech – Common Dreams CAIR: Rutgers University rescinds invitation to graduation speaker over anti-Israel comments – Europe Says […]
CAIR in the News, April 29, 2026
CAIR: Rights Group Demands Release of Gaza’s Dr. Abu Safiya After Israeli Court Extends Detention – Common Dreams CAIR: Pete Hegseth’s Crusader tattoos aren’t just symbols – they’re a battleplan – The Nerve Video: CAIR-WA Welcomes Court’s Decision to Move Asylum-Seeker Cases Forward Despite Trump Admin Pause CAIR welcomes ruling allowing Afghan asylum cases to […]
CAIR in the News, April 27, 2026
CAIR-AL: Anti-Islamic rhetoric increases among Alabama Republicans in run up to primary In response, the Alabama chapter of the Council for American-Islamic Relations requested that Allen visit a mosque to “replace fear and misinformation with knowledge and respect” “Simply put: Secretary Allen is wrong,” CAIR Staff Attorney Britton O’Shields said in a statement. “His remarks […]