CAIR-San Diego: One month after deadly attack, San Diego Muslim community looks toward healing and recovery – Daylight San Diego
CAIR-Texas: There’s no evidence Plano mosque applies ‘Sharia law’ in its funeral practices, a federal judge says – KERA
The Council on American-Islamic Relations of Texas said it welcomed Ezra’s ruling in a statement Friday.
“For more than a year, Muslim Texans have watched public officials single out EPIC through repeated accusations that lacked evidentiary support,” said Mustafaa Carroll, executive director of CAIR-Texas’ Dallas-Fort Worth chapter. “This decision reinforces that every religious community deserves to be treated fairly and judged by the law: not by fear or political rhetoric.”
CAIR: People from Haiti and Syria could lose Temporary Protected Status in the US – Utah Public Radio
Edward Ahmed Mitchell, national deputy director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said the group is deeply disappointed by the outcome, which was carried by the court’s conservative majority.
“Ending these protections for hundreds of thousands of Syrians and Haitians will tear families apart, it’ll disrupt workplaces, and it places vulnerable people at risk of harm,” Mitchell said.
CAIR-MA: Newton Mayor Reaffirms Policy After Criticism Of Newton Eid Celebration – Patch
The statements come after CAIR-MA issued a public response to criticism surrounding the May 30 Eid al-Adha celebration, which the organization said subjected members of Newton’s Muslim community to anti-Muslim rhetoric online. The civil rights organization called on elected officials, residents and interfaith organizations to reject discrimination targeting Muslims.
CAIR: Tlaib Introduces Resolution Recognizing 78 Years of Ongoing Palestinian Nakba
Video: CAIR-MN Responds to House Majority Whip Tom Emmer’s Racist Anti-Somali Comments
CAIR-MN: Rep. Tom Emmer draws criticism for remarks about Somali Minnesotans – kare11.com
CAIR-MN: Civil rights organization calls for further investigation into viral Shakopee video – CBS News
CAIR-MN: Advocacy group calls for investigation after viral Shakopee confrontation video – MPR
CAIR-AZ: Peoria district, board member respond to alleged Islamophobic social media posts – YourValley.net
CAIR: Student sues Indiana University, alleging pro-Palestine advocacy led to retaliation – IndyStar
CAIR-Texas Photo: Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools – Associated Press
Shaimaa Zayan, with the Council on American-Islamic Relations, speaks during a rally Tuesday on the Capitol Mall outside the Barbara Jordan State Office Building in Austin, Texas.